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DF54 AYP

2005 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

140,846 mi
Last recorded140,846 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 AYP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 140,846 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Dec 2017 132,331 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has cuts to the sidewall, not down to cords.

Pass 13 Dec 2016 122,267 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 122,267 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front 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 15 Dec 2015 112,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut to sidewall, not down to cords.

Fail 15 Dec 2015 112,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut to sidewall, not down to cords.

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 101,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Dec 2014 101,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 94,554 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 84,573 miles

Cover sills fitted

Metal,flexi brake pipes and ferrules showing age and surface corrosion

Nearside rear tyre low inner edge and perishment

Steering, suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Fail 30 Oct 2012 84,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Cover sills fitted

Metal,flexi brake pipes and ferrules showing age and surface corrosion

Nearside rear tyre low inner edge and perishment

Steering, suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Pass 13 Oct 2011 70,376 miles

Cover sills fitted

Exhaust heavily corroded in parts

Metal and flexi brake pipes showing surface corrosion age and wear

Minor exhaust blows due to corrosion

Stone damage to tyre treads

Various covers and undertrays rerstricting views

Fail 13 Oct 2011 70,376 miles

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

Cover sills fitted

Exhaust heavily corroded in parts

Metal and flexi brake pipes showing surface corrosion age and wear

Minor exhaust blows due to corrosion

Stone damage to tyre treads

Various covers and undertrays rerstricting views

Pass 5 Nov 2010 57,414 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 52,460 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2010 52,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 42,889 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 32,896 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2008 32,896 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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DF54 AYP is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DF54 AYP, 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 DF54 AYP registered?

DF54 AYP is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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