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WG04 VLJ

2004 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

189,793 mi
Last recorded189,793 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 VLJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 189,793 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted BOTH SIDES (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SUBFRAME BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 186,390 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 184,020 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 181,162 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 178,566 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 178,566 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2019 173,758 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 173,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 165,723 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 165,723 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 152,980 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 152,980 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 140,008 miles

Lower Brake lining(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2015 127,763 miles

exhaust blowing

offside front tyre bold inner edge

Fail 2 Feb 2015 127,233 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust blowing

offside front tyre bold inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2014 112,927 miles

neareside front tyre warn inner edge

offside wiper blade split

slight blow on exhaust

Fail 3 Feb 2014 112,927 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

neareside front tyre warn inner edge

offside wiper blade split

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 4 Feb 2013 100,230 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 100,230 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Disc's Corroded

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 90,696 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 81,234 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 72,280 miles

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

Wear to rear tyres

Pass 27 Jan 2009 63,433 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 48,522 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 31,275 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 31,275 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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WG04 VLJ is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WG04 VLJ, 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 WG04 VLJ registered?

WG04 VLJ is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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