2004 Subaru Legacy 2.0L Petrol · WG54 ABV

The roadworthiness of this vehicle is currently uncertain due to a lack of documented testing data for nearly five years. The last recorded test occurred in October 2021 at 165,216 miles, which resulted in a failure with no defects listed. Since the current date is June 2026, the vehicle is significantly overdue for its annual inspection. The historical maintenance trend appears erratic, as the car frequently failed tests immediately prior to passing without clear advisories, suggesting a reactive rather than proactive approach approach. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 7,500 miles per year. Between September 2019 and October 2020, the car covered roughly 3,000 miles, indicating steady but relatively low usage. However, the five-year gap since the 2021 MOT entry is a major red flag that suggests the vehicle either sat for long periods or was operated without legal safety oversight. Such long inactivity often leads to degradation of rubber-based components, internal corrosion in fuel lines, and seized brake calipers, regardless of the low recorded mileage. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity, as older Subaru Legacy models are prone to significant corrosion in the sills and wheel arches. Given the history of failures without recorded defects, the underside should be checked for perished suspension bushes and leaking shock absorbers. The braking system requires close scrutiny for binding calipers or corro discs, which are common when vehicles remain stationary for extended periods of time. Without a recent MOT certificate, the current mechanical state of the drivetrain and emissions system remains entirely unknown and carries high financial risk.