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YC04 MBX

2004 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

83,307 mi
Last recorded83,307 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 MBX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 83,307 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axel corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2024 83,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axel corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2023 79,579 miles

under body components corroding.

Fail 14 Dec 2022 79,576 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under body components corroding.

Pass 13 Dec 2021 78,713 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

under body and components corroding.

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Fail 13 Dec 2021 78,713 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

under body and components corroding.

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 2 Dec 2020 77,571 miles

under body components corroding.

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Fail 2 Dec 2020 77,659 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

under body components corroding.

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 11 Jun 2019 75,353 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

vehicle generally corroding underneath.

Fail 10 Jun 2019 75,350 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached broken. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

vehicle generally corroding underneath.

Pass 5 Jun 2018 72,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 6 Jun 2017 69,896 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 66,917 miles

headlight lenses require polishing, slightly tarnished.

Pass 9 Jun 2015 63,273 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 59,954 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 59,934 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 57,015 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 57,002 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 54,038 miles

ESP light on

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

engine management light on

Pass 4 Jun 2011 51,689 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 48,522 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 44,635 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 40,958 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 36,140 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 36,080 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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 MBX is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YC04 MBX, 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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YC04 MBX is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 5 May 2004.

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