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YY53 RSZ

2004 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

193,020 mi
Last recorded193,020 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 RSZ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 193,020 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 190,122 miles

Advise both front and rear suspension is very rusty

Pass 3 Apr 2023 186,305 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 186,128 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 180,432 miles

Advise gearbox sump leaking oil but not excessivley

Fail 9 Mar 2022 180,306 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Advise gearbox sump leaking oil but not excessivley

Pass 1 Mar 2021 176,610 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 168,367 miles

advise rear brake hose ferules very rusty

Pass 21 Feb 2019 161,815 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 154,671 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 142,140 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 128,641 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 114,873 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 105,238 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 93,137 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 76,606 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Mar 2012 76,606 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Mar 2011 65,394 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 53,863 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 53,863 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 53,548 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 47,038 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 40,351 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 29,676 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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YY53 RSZ is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YY53 RSZ, 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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YY53 RSZ is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 23 February 2004.

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