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DX05 XEH

2005 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

104,134 mi
Last recorded104,134 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 XEH
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 104,134 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 98,940 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 98,940 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 94,173 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Front brakes slight bind

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

general underbody corrosion

parking brake only just met requirments

Pass 1 Aug 2016 90,300 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 86,126 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 83,746 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 80,099 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 73,746 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 63,344 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 48,236 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 36,950 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 31,029 miles

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

Offside Front 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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DX05 XEH is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DX05 XEH, 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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DX05 XEH is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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