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DE55 OFG

2005 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,353 mi
Last recorded132,353 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 OFG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2026 132,353 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 131,041 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 131,041 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2023 129,917 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 17 May 2023 129,917 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working all (3.5 (a))

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 1 Feb 2022 128,691 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Underbody showing general corrosion

both front outer c v boots slighly insecure

Fail 30 Jan 2022 128,691 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both front outer c v boots slighly insecure

under cariage showing genral corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2021 128,005 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 128,005 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Jan 2020 127,064 miles

Front outer cv gaiters insecure to shafts but not allowing dirt to ingress

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Unable to fully assess front to rear brake pipes due to covers fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2020 127,064 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front outer cv gaiters insecure to shafts but not allowing dirt to ingress

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Unable to fully assess front to rear brake pipes due to covers fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2019 124,127 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 124,127 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 119,343 miles

Nearside front inner c.v gaiter split

Nearside front tyre cracking in tread

Fail 30 Jan 2018 119,343 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed On outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside front inner c.v gaiter split

Nearside front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 18 Jan 2017 117,568 miles

Offside rear roadwheel inner bead rim slight damage

Fail 14 Jan 2017 117,568 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint

Offside front exhaust shield insecure

Pass 14 Jan 2016 112,623 miles

Offside rear wheel slightly distorted

Rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes slightly worn

Fail 13 Jan 2016 112,623 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear wheel slightly distorted

Rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes slightly worn

Pass 19 Feb 2015 105,989 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 96,467 miles

Front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside outer front brake pad wearing low

Offside rear roadwheel inner rim slightly damaged

Rear exhaust splitting junction slight deterioration and has a minor leak of gases

Slight play in rear anti-roll bar mounting "D" bushes

Fail 5 Feb 2014 96,467 miles

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

Front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Offside catalytic converter shield insecure

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside outer front brake pad wearing low

Offside rear roadwheel inner rim slightly damaged

Rear anti-roll bar links ball joint dust covers perished but not allowing dirt to ingress

Rear exhaust splitting junction slight deterioration and has a minor leak of gases

Slight play in rear anti-roll bar mounting "D" bushes

Pass 26 Feb 2013 87,856 miles

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

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

Nearside rear roadwheel inner rim slightly damaged

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

Rear section exhaust has minor perforation and slight leak of gases

Slight wear in rear antiroll bar mounting "D" bushes

Fail 25 Feb 2013 87,856 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear roadwheel inner rim slightly damaged

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

Rear section exhaust has minor perforation and slight leak of gases

Slight wear in rear antiroll bar mounting "D" bushes

Pass 8 Nov 2011 74,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 60,993 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 46,038 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)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 29,672 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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DE55 OFG is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 DE55 OFG, 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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DE55 OFG is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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