2004 Subaru Legacy 2.5L Petrol · GL53 VNM
2004 Subaru Legacy (2.5L, petrol). First registered 18 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 156,797 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU LEGACY
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (08 Apr 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,797 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL53 VNM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2026
- 156,797 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL53 VNM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Subaru Legacy (GL53 VNM) between May 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
GL53 VNM Mileage History
- 03/05/2024150,183 mi
- 22/04/2025153,963 mi+3,780 mi
- 28/04/2025153,963 mi
- 08/06/2026156,796 mi+2,833 mi
- 09/06/2026156,797 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,149 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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