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VU04 YBP

2004 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

153,616 mi
Last recorded153,616 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 YBP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 153,616 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2017 153,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 126,098 miles

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 24 Jun 2016 126,098 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage nearside mirror (6.1.C.1)

Registration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2015 123,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil level VERY LOW

Pass 7 May 2014 118,773 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 118,773 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 98,524 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Mar 2012 92,055 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 92,055 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 9 Mar 2011 84,521 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 9 Mar 2011 84,521 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 76,423 miles

both number plates deteriorated

n/ s/ wiper split

Pass 30 Mar 2009 67,135 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front/rear no.plate delaminating.

vehicle very dirty(muddy) underneath.

Pass 11 Mar 2008 57,012 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/F tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Fail 7 Mar 2008 57,012 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/F tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Pass 2 Mar 2007 43,780 miles

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 YBP is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YBP, 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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VU04 YBP is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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