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DE05 EPF

2005 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

133,975 mi
Last recorded133,975 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 EPF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 133,975 miles

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

coil spring corroded all four springs (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system deteriorated

general patches of age related corrosion

oil leak

undertrays

Fail 9 Nov 2015 133,975 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

coil spring corroded all four springs (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system deteriorated

general patches of age related corrosion

oil leak

undertrays

Fail 28 Aug 2015 133,425 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

baby seat fitted to n/s/r

engine fault light on

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 122,792 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 122,788 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 113,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre tread bald on inner edge.

Fail 18 Sep 2013 113,402 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear discs corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2012 100,840 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 100,835 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advice rear discs pitted

rear seat belts not tested child seats fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2011 88,352 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 88,352 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2010 70,004 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 56,555 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)

n/s/r tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Pass 15 Apr 2008 43,078 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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DE05 EPF is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DE05 EPF, 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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DE05 EPF is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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