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VX04 ZXL

2004 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

77,821 mi
Last recorded77,821 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 ZXL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 77,821 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 76,894 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 75,990 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 75,026 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 73,995 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 71,055 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 67,613 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 66,986 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 64,470 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 61,650 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Apr 2015 58,249 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 54,547 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 49,648 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)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 46,130 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 42,407 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 36,573 miles

both front wiper blades split

both rear tyres part worn which tread faces perished/cracking

o/s/f tyre sidewall damage (not to cords)

Fail 7 May 2010 36,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front wiper blades split

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

o/s/f tyre sidewall damage (not to cords)

Pass 19 May 2009 31,222 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 27,276 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 22,479 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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VX04 ZXL is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 VX04 ZXL, 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 VX04 ZXL registered?

VX04 ZXL is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 20 May 2004.

Is VX04 ZXL safe to buy?

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