MOT Status
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177,691 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside body sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Outer plastic outer trims covering outer sills [full inspection not possible]
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside body sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside body sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Outer plastic outer trims covering outer sills [full inspection not possible]
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside body sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Both sides of steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Plastic trims covering both outer sills, Full inspection not possible
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill - Marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Both sides of steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Plastic trims covering both outer sills, Full inspection not possible
Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive seepage from rack[nearside and offside] (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside body sills[plastic trims fitted to outer] (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear corrosion to rear underside and nearside rear wheel arch but not excessive
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached split pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached split pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Axle beam distorted corrosion to rear axle (2.5.A.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
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)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
advise sill covers fitted
advise underbody kit fitted
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
advise underbody kit fitted
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CE55 JJY is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 CE55 JJY, 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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CE55 JJY is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 September 2005.
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