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DV05 NJN

2005 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

194,195 mi
Last recorded194,195 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 NJN
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 194,195 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 194,195 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 May 2024 185,951 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 178,771 miles

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

slight play in n/s rack end

Pass 17 May 2022 171,691 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 165,556 miles

Rear Number plate damaged

Fail 12 May 2021 165,556 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Too High (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Number plate damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2020 160,040 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 160,040 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 154,545 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 146,490 miles

rear number plate damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2017 139,602 miles

rear stabilizer bushes worn

Pass 18 Apr 2016 130,065 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 120,620 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 120,619 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 110,466 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 101,918 miles

exhaust rusty.

slight oil leak from rear diff

Fail 23 Apr 2013 101,918 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust rusty.

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 18 Apr 2012 90,200 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 79,195 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 63,588 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 48,750 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 36,642 miles

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

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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DV05 NJN is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 DV05 NJN, 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 DV05 NJN registered?

DV05 NJN is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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