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VU04 YBX

2004 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,098 mi
Last recorded122,098 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 122,098 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 116,024 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 114,090 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 111,425 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 109,078 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 104,185 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 98,926 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 98,916 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2017 92,897 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 87,450 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 80,089 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 74,394 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 69,497 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 62,616 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 58,517 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f wiper blades split

Pass 26 Feb 2010 53,214 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Pass 11 Feb 2009 47,778 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

splits in both rear bushes in front bottom arms

Fail 11 Feb 2009 47,778 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs slightly pitted

splits in both rear bushes in front bottom arms

Pass 18 Feb 2008 40,448 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 40,448 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 33,971 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 YBX is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YBX, 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 YBX registered?

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

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The MOT history for VU04 YBX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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