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X106 VJK

2004 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

142,245 mi
Last recorded142,245 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX106 VJK
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 142,245 miles

n/s wiper blade split

n/s/f tyre cut on inner + outer sidewalls nearly through to cords

o/s/r coil spring corroding

Fail 15 Jul 2021 142,242 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both dip beams (4.1.4 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting missing ball joint split pin missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s wiper blade split

n/s/f tyre cut on inner + outer sidewalls nearly through to cords

o/s/r coil spring corroding

Pass 16 Jul 2020 138,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 133,420 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive on power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 127,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2017 127,273 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2016 117,820 miles

Both rear brake hoses have corroded ferrules

The Exhaust cat has a slight leak and the rear exhaust is in poor condition

The headlamps have been aligned using position number two on the level switch

Fail 7 Nov 2016 117,600 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2.99% (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended Axle mount (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended Axle mount (2.4.F.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both rear brake hoses have corroded ferrules

Pass 9 Oct 2015 114,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 114,099 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

oil leak o/s/f brake shim wrongly fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2014 113,244 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2014 113,244 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2013 111,009 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 108,104 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 97,145 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 97,145 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 91,035 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 82,956 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

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

Pass 21 May 2008 80,722 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 76,358 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 76,358 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 76,077 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre has large cuts in outer sidewall

Pass 19 Jun 2006 66,387 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall has small chucks out of it

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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X106 VJK is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 X106 VJK, 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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X106 VJK is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 24 February 2004.

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