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YJ04 GCL

2004 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,500 mi
Last recorded131,500 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 GCL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 131,500 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 101,000 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 115,586 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 109,841 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 103,936 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 97,425 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 May 2013 97,415 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 84,743 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 21 Apr 2012 84,734 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Mar 2011 76,690 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 67,576 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 57,497 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 48,663 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 38,239 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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YJ04 GCL is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YJ04 GCL, 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 YJ04 GCL registered?

YJ04 GCL is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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