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VU04 RXA

2004 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,907 mi
Last recorded175,907 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 RXA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 175,907 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 105,978 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 158,996 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 152,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 152,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 144,272 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside front cv boot damp

rear pads worn low

Fail 8 Feb 2014 144,239 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside front cv boot damp

rear exhaust mount broken

rear pads worn low

Pass 27 Feb 2013 133,388 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2013 133,352 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2012 125,486 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

mid exhaust bracet corroded

near side rear exhaust bracket corroding

weld repair to exhaust

Pass 4 May 2011 112,402 miles

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 19 Apr 2010 100,490 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Mar 2010 98,993 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cut in n/s/r tyre tread not exsposeing cords

slight corrosion on front disc inners

Pass 3 Mar 2009 89,544 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Feb 2008 76,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Feb 2007 64,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres worn edges

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?

Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
6,548
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
31,204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,876
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,089
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,828
Registration plate lamp not working 6,731
position lamp(s) not working 6,685
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VU04 RXA is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 87,729 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU04 RXA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 22 years old, this Subaru Legacy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VU04 RXA registered?

VU04 RXA is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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