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PJ52 LEX

2004 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

73,425 mi
Last recorded73,425 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 LEX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 73,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 66,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

general age related corrosion to underside

Pass 22 May 2024 63,213 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 61,734 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 60,219 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 58,661 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 58,010 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 56,291 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 55,085 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 53,607 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 53,607 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 51,731 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 49,030 miles

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

O/S/R tyre cracking

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 47,414 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 45,844 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 43,936 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 41,849 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 37,873 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 34,313 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 29,626 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 22,224 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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PJ52 LEX is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 PJ52 LEX, 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 PJ52 LEX registered?

PJ52 LEX is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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