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EF05 XOU

2005 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,739 mi
Last recorded103,739 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 XOU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 103,739 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 97,512 miles

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

ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY FITTED

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH -BADLY DETEROIRATED (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BORDER LINE (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH -BADLY DETEROIRATED (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 97,512 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY FITTED

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH -BADLY DETEROIRATED (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BORDER LINE (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH -BADLY DETEROIRATED (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 88,847 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 78,650 miles

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

Nearside Inner 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)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Jun 2014 72,297 miles

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Jun 2014 72,297 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Jun 2013 66,836 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 Jun 2012 61,443 miles

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Jun 2011 56,471 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 47,145 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2010 47,074 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner 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)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 36,644 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 26,067 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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EF05 XOU is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EF05 XOU, 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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EF05 XOU is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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