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YS04 XRB

2004 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

95,608 mi
Last recorded95,608 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS04 XRB
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 95,608 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 95,462 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and covered in underseal. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle and suspension components covered in underseal.

Pass 18 Jul 2024 87,057 miles

under body covered in under seal and all suspension components

Fail 10 Jul 2024 87,050 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

under body corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2023 82,751 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 82,751 miles

Fuel tank insecure Both Fuel tank straps corroded and broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 81,429 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 81,427 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 78,732 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front back plates corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2020 75,122 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2020 75,120 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 74,385 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 74,385 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 72,961 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 70,622 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 68,270 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 63,866 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 61,717 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 61,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 59,522 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 59,522 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 57,105 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 57,105 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 54,343 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 51,518 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 48,639 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 41,657 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 31,906 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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YS04 XRB is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 YS04 XRB, 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 YS04 XRB registered?

YS04 XRB is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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