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AV55 MTO

2005 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

162,057 mi
Last recorded162,057 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 MTO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 162,057 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 157,272 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 153,910 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 141,159 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 121,033 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Very slight leak from gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2018 121,033 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Very slight leak from gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 104,357 miles

Rear Brake discs becoming worn & corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2016 90,147 miles

Offside Rear Suspension forward tie rod shows signs of deterioration

Rear Both rear brake discs show signs of wear & corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2015 73,184 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 64,423 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 64,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 58,646 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 53,357 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 48,264 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 41,500 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 33,052 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 24,896 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 MTO is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MTO, 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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What year was AV55 MTO registered?

AV55 MTO is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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