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C16 TSS

2005 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

63,734 mi
Last recorded63,734 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 TSS
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 63,734 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Underside corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2025 59,304 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 52,668 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 46,442 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 43,103 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 42,732 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 42,385 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 40,987 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 40,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 39,636 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 37,879 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 35,137 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 32,942 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 31,630 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 28,794 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2012 26,607 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 23,813 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 21,453 miles

o/s/f tyre tread slightly llow inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2009 18,308 miles

n/s/f wiper slightly burst

Pass 21 Jan 2008 15,457 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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C16 TSS is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 C16 TSS, 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 C16 TSS registered?

C16 TSS is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is C16 TSS safe to buy?

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