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FG55 NME

2005 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

163,052 mi
Last recorded163,052 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 NME
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 163,052 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 163,051 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 157,555 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 157,450 miles

Brake performance not tested Fluid leak (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking n/s front to rear pipe [at o/s rear] (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2016 149,804 miles

exhaust centre joint corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower suspension arm back bush slightly split

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 149,799 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower suspension arm back bush slightly split

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

exhaust centre joint corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2015 140,468 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 131,348 miles

All tyres close to minimum tread depth requirement.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front tyre wearing unevenly.

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly.

Fail 9 Dec 2014 131,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

All tyres close to minimum tread depth requirement.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre wearing unevenly.

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly.

Pass 9 Dec 2013 122,541 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2012 115,046 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Dec 2012 115,046 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2011 106,790 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 106,784 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 96,830 miles

Front brake pads weariing thin

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2009 80,735 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 80,735 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 58,758 miles

Nearside Rear 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 NME 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 61.1%.

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 FG55 NME, 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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FG55 NME is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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