2004 Subaru Legacy 2.5L Petrol · VX53 SDZ
2004 Subaru Legacy (2.5L, petrol). First registered 23 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 53,595 miles. MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU LEGACY
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,595 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VX53 SDZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2025
- 53,595 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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VX53 SDZ 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 (VX53 SDZ) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
VX53 SDZ Mileage History
- 12/08/202242,882 mi
- 11/08/202348,509 mi+5,627 mi
- 25/07/202451,652 mi+3,143 mi
- 05/08/202553,595 mi+1,943 mi
- 05/08/202553,595 mi
Average of roughly 3,593 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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The single-overhead-cam 2.5-litre petrol boxer engine (EJ253) uses single-layer cylinder head gaskets that degrade over time and mileage. Between 80,000 and 120,000 miles, external weeping of oil and engine coolant develops at the lower block-to-head mating surfaces. If left unresolved, the breach allows combustion gases to enter the cooling jacket, causing coolant loss, overheating, warped cylinder heads, and heater matrix airlocks. Rectification requires engine removal, cylinder head skimming, and installation of upgraded multi-layer steel (MLS) head gaskets.
- Rear Suspension Lateral Link and Subframe CorrosionModerate
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