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FG05 TFX

2005 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,449 mi
Last recorded110,449 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 TFX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 110,449 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 100,009 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 100,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 90,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Jul 2014 90,655 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2013 79,916 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 66,945 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2012 66,945 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2011 53,095 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 12 Aug 2010 42,752 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 33,955 miles

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

slight fluctuation of front brakes

Fail 2 Apr 2009 33,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

slight fluctuation of front brakes

Pass 1 Apr 2008 25,639 miles

all 4 tyres wearing on edges.

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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FG05 TFX is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FG05 TFX, 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 FG05 TFX registered?

FG05 TFX is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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