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FM54 NMV

2005 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,518 mi
Last recorded116,518 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 NMV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 116,518 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 114,567 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 15 Nov 2021 114,566 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2020 112,039 miles

All vehicle under sealed inc brake pipes and suspension and steering components

Sill & Engine covers fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2020 112,037 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

All vehicle under sealed inc brake pipes and suspension and steering components

Sill & Engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2020 111,561 miles

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

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

front cross member corroded

rear suspension frame corroded

sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only

Pass 30 Jan 2019 106,871 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 106,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 102,868 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc back plate corroded

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

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

Offside Front brake disc back plate corroded

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

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

sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only

Pass 2 Feb 2017 97,152 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)

sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only

Fail 2 Feb 2017 97,150 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only

Pass 10 Feb 2016 91,843 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 91,843 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 85,294 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 85,294 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 77,252 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Feb 2014 77,252 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2013 71,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Feb 2013 71,625 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2012 65,325 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 59,264 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 51,466 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 41,798 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 32,584 miles

offside and nearside front tyres are worn smooth on inner edges/recomend replace

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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FM54 NMV is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FM54 NMV, 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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FM54 NMV is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 18 February 2005.

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