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WJ54 VYB

2004 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,439 mi
Last recorded100,439 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 VYB
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 100,439 miles

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

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

offside rear coil spring is corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2016 88,740 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 69,620 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 53,750 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 48,061 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 42,607 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 42,607 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 37,676 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

adv o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 May 2010 3,076 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 27,621 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 27,621 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

adv exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2007 20,248 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 20,201 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively 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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WJ54 VYB is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WJ54 VYB, 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 WJ54 VYB registered?

WJ54 VYB is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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