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FV54 XSX

2005 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,249 mi
Last recorded124,249 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 XSX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 124,249 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre is slightly wearing on the edges

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under vehicle is heavily muddy hard to inspect on test

Fail 13 Feb 2025 124,233 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre is slightly wearing on the edges

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under vehicle is heavily muddy hard to inspect on test

Pass 16 Feb 2024 119,049 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front d ring bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust flange is deteriorated

Fail 14 Feb 2024 119,038 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front d ring bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust flange is deteriorated

Pass 15 Feb 2023 114,052 miles

Exhaust flanges are slightly deteriorated

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Under vehicle is muddy hard to inspect on test

Pass 14 Feb 2022 109,516 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust flanges are slightly deteriorated

under vehicle is muddy hard to inspect on test

Pass 24 Feb 2021 104,879 miles

Offside Front windscreen washer could be better

under vehicle is heavily muddy hard to inspect on test

Pass 25 Feb 2020 100,669 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 100,657 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 95,194 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres are wearing on the edges

exhaust heat shield is slightly loose

headlamp beam images could be better

Pass 21 Feb 2018 92,629 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2017 89,093 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 85,015 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2016 85,014 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2015 80,588 miles

front to centre exhaust join deteriorating

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 15 Jan 2014 75,365 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on close to wear marker and wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 Jan 2013 68,872 miles

front tyres close to inner wear markers

Pass 10 Jan 2012 63,206 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 57,288 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 49,492 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 43,020 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 29 Dec 2007 36,666 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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FV54 XSX is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FV54 XSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV54 XSX registered?

FV54 XSX is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is FV54 XSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV54 XSX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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