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YT54 XSL

2004 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,630 mi
Last recorded146,630 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT54 XSL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 146,630 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 146,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 131,449 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 128,125 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER EDGE AND NEARLY TO CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER EDGE AND NEARLY TO CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 123,364 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

front registration plate cracked slightly

oil level low prior to test

rear seats not in use at time of test

Pass 5 Oct 2017 118,579 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 118,579 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 115,850 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 108,423 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 98,156 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 88,648 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 77,440 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 77,439 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

ecu light and traction control lights on

Pass 2 Nov 2011 70,904 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front discs corroded.

Pass 13 Sep 2010 64,782 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 59,650 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 51,780 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 41,905 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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YT54 XSL is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YT54 XSL, 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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YT54 XSL is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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