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FG55 NLV

2005 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,359 mi
Last recorded163,359 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 NLV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 163,359 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 162,127 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 161,291 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 160,706 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 158,184 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre inner sidewall cracking

Pass 6 Nov 2014 153,206 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 143,483 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 122,880 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 104,974 miles

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 104,974 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 89,688 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)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 89,688 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Both front tyres scrubbed off on inner and outer edges both tyres have nails in them

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)

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

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 4 Nov 2009 73,924 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 64,485 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 64,299 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

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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FG55 NLV is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FG55 NLV, 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 FG55 NLV registered?

FG55 NLV is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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