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AV55 KNP

2005 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

77,034 mi
Last recorded77,034 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 KNP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 77,034 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 74,560 miles

Offside Front Lower arm rear bush deteriorated

under trays covering brake pipes

Fail 29 Aug 2023 74,553 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear t junction (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower arm rear bush deteriorated

under trays covering brake pipes

Pass 14 Sep 2022 71,904 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 70,964 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 70,394 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 70,389 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 69,438 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Side sill covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2018 67,746 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 66,025 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 64,707 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2016 64,707 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2015 60,059 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2014 52,852 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 48,275 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 28 Aug 2012 39,446 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s rear tyre starting to perrish

Pass 13 Sep 2011 32,317 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 26,713 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 19,486 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 11,226 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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AV55 KNP is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2005 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 87,707 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 AV55 KNP, 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 21 years old, this Subaru Legacy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AV55 KNP is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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