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Y459 YAV

2004 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,247 mi
Last recorded107,247 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY459 YAV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 107,247 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2013 99,351 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light on indicating a fault

Pass 7 Mar 2012 86,146 miles

Air bag light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 72,725 miles

temp repair made to rear exhaust

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear discs pitted

Fail 3 Mar 2011 72,688 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear discs pitted

Pass 8 Mar 2010 53,614 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 53,614 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 41,558 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2008 33,570 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 28,767 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 18,693 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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Y459 YAV is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y459 YAV, 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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Y459 YAV is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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