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CE55 JLV

2005 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

103,010 mi
Last recorded103,010 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 JLV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 103,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 101,634 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 99,779 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 97,518 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 95,112 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 92,021 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 89,961 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 86,230 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 82,886 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 79,549 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 75,993 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 72,898 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 68,761 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 68,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 64,978 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Apr 2012 58,754 miles

oil leak from rear diff

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 5 Nov 2010 49,584 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 41,978 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 31,525 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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CE55 JLV is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 CE55 JLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE55 JLV registered?

CE55 JLV is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is CE55 JLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE55 JLV shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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