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YC04 AXA

2004 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

162,618 mi
Last recorded162,618 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 AXA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 162,618 miles

heavy corrosion on all underside suspension components front and rear

Fail 13 Feb 2024 162,618 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front bumper insecure

heavy corrosion on all underside suspension components front and rear

Pass 9 Feb 2023 161,577 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

rear axle surounding area heavily corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2022 160,828 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 160,828 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 159,687 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 154,018 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 136,294 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 119,893 miles

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 6 Jun 2016 103,466 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe where it splits into two (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 103,464 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe where it splits into two (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 86,907 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 73,674 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 62,523 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 57,541 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011
Pass 16 Mar 2010 43,635 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 35,141 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 35,141 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 28,293 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 22,547 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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YC04 AXA is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YC04 AXA, 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 YC04 AXA registered?

YC04 AXA is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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