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YK04 GBS

2004 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,982 mi
Last recorded96,982 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK04 GBS
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 96,982 miles

Offside Front lower suspension arm bush worn

rear pads are getting low

Pass 1 Nov 2016 90,431 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 90,339 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front ,, middle,, and rear (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low bulb held in with tape (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front rear track control arm bush worn

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 81,866 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 81,357 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre bracket broken away (7.1.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215 45 17 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid level low but above min.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leak at 'Y' joint (has been repaired) (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also has a nail/screw in tread (4.1.E.1)

heat shields on front exhaust loose/rattling

Pass 27 Sep 2014 68,442 miles

exhaust pipe slightly deteriorated and leaking

Pass 6 Sep 2013 65,214 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front D bushes

both rear D bushes

both rear tyres starting to perish

center exhaust slightly blowing

Fail 5 Sep 2013 65,214 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front D bushes

both rear D bushes

both rear tyres starting to perish

center exhaust slightly blowing

Pass 28 Mar 2012 57,964 miles

2 FRONT TYRES FEATHERED

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

FRONT NUM/CRACKED

Pass 18 Feb 2011 50,005 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

vehicle been stood,all brake discs rusty

Pass 10 Feb 2010 41,281 miles

slight judder on brake pedal when brake testing

Pass 26 Feb 2009 35,462 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 35,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 29,324 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 22,742 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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YK04 GBS is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YK04 GBS, 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 YK04 GBS registered?

YK04 GBS is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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