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DU54 SOJ

2005 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

162,269 mi
Last recorded162,269 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 SOJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 162,269 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2018 154,386 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front slight brake bind

sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2017 146,464 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre outter sidewall slight damage

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 134,267 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 126,459 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 120,369 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 120,369 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 120,369 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 105,890 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 97,955 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 97,925 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 88,153 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 77,745 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 77,727 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 66,208 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 66,046 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 51,762 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 40,217 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

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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DU54 SOJ is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DU54 SOJ, 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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DU54 SOJ is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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