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WH04 VUF

2004 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,694 mi
Last recorded158,694 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH04 VUF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 158,694 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 rear ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lenses oxidised (4.1.4 (b))

Offside windscreen washer will need attention soon

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

brake wear warning light on

Pass 30 Dec 2024 150,102 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 rear ()

Pass 9 Jan 2024 142,539 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2024 142,526 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 134,196 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 128,564 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 122,416 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 122,407 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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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WH04 VUF is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WH04 VUF, 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 WH04 VUF registered?

WH04 VUF is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is WH04 VUF safe to buy?

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