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CA54 OFU

2005 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

73,556 mi
Last recorded73,556 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 OFU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 73,556 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

all 4 discs corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2025 73,346 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 73,346 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 69,162 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material GREASED ON JOINTS (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 65,993 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 65,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 64,261 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 63,257 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 23 Jan 2020 62,711 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along rear trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 60,155 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded along trailing arms (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 57,632 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along trailing arm (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along trailing arm (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 54,283 miles

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

Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded at both sides (3.6.B.2c)

some deterioration at rear exhaust y joint -- not excessive

Pass 19 Jan 2016 50,603 miles

some deterioration in lower rear rubber bushes at both front suspension -- still serviceable

Pass 22 Jan 2015 47,695 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 47,695 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 23 Jan 2014 44,032 miles

front exhaust bracket damaged

slight wear at front anti roll bar rubber bushes

Pass 29 Jan 2013 40,483 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 37,074 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 37,074 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front and both rear tyres getting low

Pass 27 Jan 2011 33,671 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 33,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 30,478 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 26,068 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 22,426 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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CA54 OFU is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 CA54 OFU, 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 CA54 OFU registered?

CA54 OFU is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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