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WV04 YHM

2004 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

154,097 mi
Last recorded154,097 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 YHM
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 154,097 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Underside vehicle corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2015 148,276 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s rear (3.5.1i)

n/s dip beam dim ?

slight bind in n/s & o/s front brakes

Fail 22 Dec 2015 148,274 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s rear (3.5.1i)

exhaust heat shield insecure

n/s dip beam dim ?

slight bind in n/s & o/s front brakes

Pass 2 Feb 2015 139,748 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 130,133 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 116,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 18 Aug 2011 94,610 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting missing

Fail 18 Aug 2011 94,610 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust mounting missing

Pass 24 Aug 2010 73,312 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 73,312 miles

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

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)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 50,033 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 44,498 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 40,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Mar 2007 31,758 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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WV04 YHM is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 WV04 YHM, 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 WV04 YHM registered?

WV04 YHM is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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