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W779 EPU

2004 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,287 mi
Last recorded126,287 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW779 EPU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 126,287 miles

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush worn

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Inner cv boot insecure

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

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

both final drive support bushes torn/collapsed

exhaust heat shields disintergrated

front cross-member excessively corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2017 126,029 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour different colour bulbs (1.7.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect cover diffuses light (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush worn

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Inner cv boot insecure

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

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

both final drive support bushes torn/collapsed

exhaust heat shields disintergrated

front cross-member excessively corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2016 121,425 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 121,421 miles

Emissions not tested no cat fitted (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 117,334 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

exhaust heat shields disintergrated

Fail 5 Sep 2015 117,297 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 1.9% (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 5.4% (7.3.D.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

exhaust heat shields disintergrated

Pass 8 Sep 2014 113,364 miles

HID headlamps have no cleaning or levelling systems fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both n/s tyre sidewalls slightly damaged and n/s/r slightly perished [215/45 17]

centre stoplamp not working

front cross member corroded

n/s wiper split

Fail 8 Sep 2014 113,364 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

HID headlamps have no cleaning or levelling systems fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both n/s tyre sidewalls slightly damaged and n/s/r slightly perished [215/45 17]

centre stoplamp not working

front cross member corroded

n/s wiper split

Pass 2 Sep 2013 108,408 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre stoplamp not working

n/s/r wheel distorted

o/s/r inner position lamp not working

Fail 29 Aug 2013 108,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre stoplamp not working

o/s/r inner position lamp not working

Pass 28 Aug 2012 105,498 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 105,493 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 6 Jul 2011 102,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust heat shield disintergrating

nsf wheel dented

Fail 6 Jul 2011 102,297 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust heat shield disintergrating

nsf wheel dented

play in osf anti-roll bar link

Pass 7 Jul 2010 96,506 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

metal brake connections corroding

Pass 20 Jun 2009 96,406 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 95,943 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 95,901 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 6 Feb 2008 95,881 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 95,452 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 90,046 miles

front and rear brake pads very well worn

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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W779 EPU is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W779 EPU, 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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W779 EPU is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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