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DC54 FRV

2005 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

147,497 mi
Last recorded147,497 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC54 FRV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 147,497 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 144,089 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 139,707 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 139,675 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 135,479 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 126,322 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 118,128 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 118,128 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 108,801 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 97,629 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 92,905 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall has a cut exposing cords but less than 25 mm

offside & nearside front tyres showing abnormal tyre wear to inner tread shoulders

Fail 6 Feb 2013 92,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall has a cut exposing cords but less than 25 mm

offside & nearside front tyres showing abnormal tyre wear to inner tread shoulders

Pass 18 Jan 2012 83,799 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 75,411 miles

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

both front bottom wishbones rear bushes starting to crack

covers over door sills

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2011 75,411 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both front bottom wishbones rear bushes starting to crack

covers over door sills

engine oil low

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2010 61,349 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 49,780 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 49,780 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 38,780 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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DC54 FRV is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DC54 FRV, 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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DC54 FRV is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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