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YF54 UTC

2004 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

141,885 mi
Last recorded141,885 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 UTC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 141,885 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 141,874 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General underbody surface corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 136,809 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 128,469 miles

Front suspension has surface corrosion

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

Rear suspension undersealed

Pass 10 Sep 2021 123,454 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 123,454 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2020 116,825 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 116,808 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2020 116,122 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system above fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 13 Aug 2019 113,921 miles

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

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

noise from diff or wheel bearings at rear

Fail 13 Aug 2019 113,921 miles

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

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

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

noise from diff or wheel bearings at rear

Pass 28 Aug 2018 106,549 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 95,937 miles

All four brake discs have a moderate wear ridge.

Brake pedal pad worn, change soon.

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Both sides, lower arm rear bush, change soon. (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 95,937 miles

All four brake discs have a moderate wear ridge.

Brake pedal pad worn, change soon.

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Both sides, lower arm rear bush, change soon. (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 84,786 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Lower arm rear bush, keep a check. (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm keep a check. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Lower arm rear bush, keep a check. (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 84,786 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Lower arm rear bush, keep a check. (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm keep a check. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Lower arm rear bush, keep a check. (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 71,169 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Lower arm rear bush, change soon. (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Lower arm rear bush, change soon. (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 71,169 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Lower arm rear bush, change soon. (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Lower arm rear bush, change soon. (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 55,394 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 49,976 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 37,279 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 37,279 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 34,904 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

exhaust system partially deteriorated

Fail 12 Jan 2012 34,904 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

exhaust system partially deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2011 30,275 miles

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

Inside edge of front discs becoming pitted

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 25,755 miles

unable to rotate front wheels due to the four wheel drive system to fully check front wheel bearings.

Pass 17 Dec 2008 20,539 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 15,774 miles

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

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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YF54 UTC is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YF54 UTC, 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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YF54 UTC is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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