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FN55 JYB

2005 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,657 mi
Last recorded98,657 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 JYB
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 98,657 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 94,605 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 92,280 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play in rear anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 26 Mar 2019 84,934 miles

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

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

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 27 Mar 2018 77,481 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 70,501 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 61,966 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 54,614 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2013 49,348 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 43,523 miles

offside mirror unit in poor condition

Pass 5 Aug 2011 41,764 miles

front discs poor

front pads low

offside wing mirror in poor condition

rear pads low

Pass 4 Aug 2010 39,520 miles

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

offside mirror in poor condition

slight noise from nearside front possible bearing

Fail 4 Aug 2010 39,520 miles

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

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

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

cambelt due ???

offside mirror in poor condition

slight noise from nearside front possible bearing

Pass 18 Aug 2009 34,348 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 34,348 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 26,314 miles

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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FN55 JYB is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FN55 JYB, 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 FN55 JYB registered?

FN55 JYB is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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