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DK55 SFO

2005 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,415 mi
Last recorded117,415 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 SFO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 117,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 115,427 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2017 115,394 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 113,293 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 110,650 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 brakes getting low

Fail 13 Aug 2015 110,650 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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 brakes getting low

Fail 7 Aug 2015 110,647 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 102,498 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 95,748 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 84,984 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 81,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Jan 2011 64,344 miles

Front and rear brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2010 55,568 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 55,565 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

high level stop light not working

Pass 29 Jan 2009 46,235 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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DK55 SFO is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DK55 SFO, 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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DK55 SFO is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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