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FM54 UPO

2005 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,711 mi
Last recorded148,711 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 UPO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 148,711 miles

rear and front brake pads wearing low-parking brake lever slight travel-x2 rear coil springs corroded-rear brake discs scored/wearing thin-o/s/r/ wheel bearing slight play-n/s/r/ tyre wearing low

Pass 8 Mar 2018 140,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 126,603 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 113,103 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 94,749 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 94,749 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 84,624 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 75,731 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 75,731 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 65,821 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 57,717 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 47,985 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 39,017 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 30,686 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)

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 UPO is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FM54 UPO, 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 FM54 UPO registered?

FM54 UPO is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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