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VX53 SDZ

2004 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

55,629 mi
Last recorded55,629 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 SDZ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 55,629 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 53,595 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 53,595 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 51,652 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 48,509 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 42,882 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 42,088 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 41,317 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside windscreen washer has low water supply

Pass 24 Jun 2017 40,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 39,327 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 38,082 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 36,962 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jun 2014 36,962 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 36,060 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 34,473 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 32,762 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 31,669 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 29,213 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 25,495 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 21,230 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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VX53 SDZ 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 90%.

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 VX53 SDZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX53 SDZ registered?

VX53 SDZ is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 23 January 2004.

Is VX53 SDZ safe to buy?

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