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DA05 XFY

2005 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,541 mi
Last recorded173,541 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 XFY
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 173,541 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 169,305 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front index plate damaged

rear brake discs worn

Fail 20 Jun 2016 169,298 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front index plate damaged

rear brake discs worn

Fail 15 Jun 2015 158,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 158,264 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 145,053 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 145,051 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 134,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 134,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 118,345 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 101,099 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 29 Jul 2010 82,735 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 58,265 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 39,167 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 39,162 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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DA05 XFY is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DA05 XFY, 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 DA05 XFY registered?

DA05 XFY is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is DA05 XFY safe to buy?

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