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DE05 ESV

2005 Subaru Legacy

Silver Lpg 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,036 mi
Last recorded112,036 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 ESV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 112,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 111,791 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2018 110,862 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 107,287 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 103,842 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 103,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 100,788 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 100,762 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 98,330 miles

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

both front brakes showing slight bind

Pass 30 Aug 2013 96,530 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 92,640 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 77,863 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 55,482 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 31,663 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low on shoulders

recommend f/o/s shocker replaced

slight play in n/s rack arm

Fail 11 Jul 2009 31,204 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

both front tyres wearing low on shoulders

recommend f/o/s shocker replaced

slight play in n/s rack arm

Pass 18 Jun 2008 23,173 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 ESV is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE05 ESV, 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 ESV is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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