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DY55 JXZ

2005 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,219 mi
Last recorded154,219 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 JXZ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 154,219 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

underbody corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2022 154,219 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

underbody corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2021 150,587 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF and Mains (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 150,582 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Fronts corroded and rear mains greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2019 148,452 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 144,277 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 137,714 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 137,710 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2016 130,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 121,119 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)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 109,356 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 93,121 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 84,536 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 84,536 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 73,354 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 65,914 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 59,164 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 50,475 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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DY55 JXZ is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,994cc 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 DY55 JXZ, 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 DY55 JXZ registered?

DY55 JXZ is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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