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YR04 TXT

2004 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 TXT
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026
Pass 21 Feb 2025

Front crossmember corroded

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 20 Feb 2024

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023

Rear shocks weeping Underneath corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2022 125,199 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 125,197 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 123,086 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 123,084 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam X 2 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 109,922 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 101,877 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 101,851 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 98,866 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on front suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 98,842 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on front suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 93,435 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2016 93,435 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 86,521 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 81,698 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 81,698 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 76,550 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 76,550 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 68,975 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 57,889 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 41,622 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 34,174 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 24,667 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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YR04 TXT is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YR04 TXT, 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 YR04 TXT registered?

YR04 TXT is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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