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WN04 JFY

2004 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

197,689 mi
Last recorded197,689 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN04 JFY
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 197,689 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 185,657 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 171,950 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth split (1.1.2 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 171,946 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth split (1.1.2 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 157,487 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAKING

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 151,282 miles

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

slight oil leak from front diff

underside of vehicle has some corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2017 148,835 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 148,835 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust hanger broken off (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 144,508 miles

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

front diff has slight oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2016 144,409 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

front diff has slight oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2015 139,742 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

front diff oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2014 135,444 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 135,444 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 130,858 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust centre section in poor condition

slight play in rear anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 16 Oct 2013 130,858 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust centre section in poor condition

Pass 3 Jul 2012 122,575 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 122,480 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 109,831 miles

n/s/f lower arm bush breaking up

Fail 27 Jun 2011 109,831 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f lower arm bush breaking up

Pass 30 Jun 2010 97,149 miles

both rear tyres are worn and slightly loosing thier shape on inside edge.

n/s rear anti roll bar link has very slight wear.

o/s front brake has slight bind.

rear section of exhaust is corroded.

steering rack has slight weap.

Pass 1 Jul 2009 77,403 miles

O/S/F AND N/S/F TYRES 1.6MM

Pass 5 Jun 2008 50,865 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 38,532 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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WN04 JFY is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WN04 JFY, 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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WN04 JFY is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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