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FX55 OPB

2005 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,726 mi
Last recorded146,726 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 OPB
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 146,726 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to front/rear subframes

Fail 2 Mar 2022 146,726 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps X2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to front/rear subframes

Fail 15 Feb 2022 146,642 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT INNER (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material UNION REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 120,040 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 120,039 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working both front (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 118,690 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 118,690 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2016 116,953 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (7.1.2)

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

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

both sides rear undersills corroding

Pass 25 Sep 2015 116,486 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front inner (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front rearward (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 30 Sep 2014 110,567 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 95,085 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 95,085 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 79,288 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 67,785 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 55,000 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 40,254 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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FX55 OPB is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 FX55 OPB, 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 FX55 OPB registered?

FX55 OPB is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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