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VX54 UTF

2004 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,253 mi
Last recorded128,253 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 UTF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 128,253 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 128,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 123,799 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 117,729 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 111,496 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 105,151 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 98,224 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 98,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 90,835 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 78,708 miles

slight play in the rear anti roll bar bushes

the front drop link dust covers are deteriorated

Pass 13 Nov 2012 70,309 miles

o/s/f lower ball joint and drop link dust covers deteriorated

very slight play in the rear drop links

washers poor

Pass 25 Nov 2011 61,545 miles

all tyres are quite worn on the inner edges

Fail 18 Nov 2011 61,446 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

all tyres are quite worn on the inner edges

Pass 8 Dec 2010 50,784 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 46,194 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 37,701 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 30,023 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 27,626 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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VX54 UTF is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VX54 UTF, 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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VX54 UTF is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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