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HV55 KHY

2005 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,157 mi
Last recorded138,157 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 KHY
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 138,157 miles

Nearside Front sine /door mirror body broken ,not dangerous

Nearside Inner grace leaking slightly cv boot

Offside Front number plate light not working

Offside Inner grace leaking slightly cv boot

Offside Rear number plate light inoperative

brake pedal anti skid started to wear

tail gate lock sticking

Fail 16 Jul 2019 137,984 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front sine /door mirror body broken ,not dangerous

Nearside Inner grace leaking slightly cv boot

Offside Front number plate light not working

Offside Inner grace leaking slightly cv boot

brake pedal anti skid started to wear

tail gate lock sticking

Pass 25 Jul 2018 115,055 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 99,381 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 89,960 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 89,959 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to back boxes (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 82,488 miles

Front lower suspension arm rear bushes poor

Front wipers poor

Slight play front anti-roll bar 'D' bushes

Slight play rear anti-roll bar 'D'bushes

Fail 21 Mar 2015 82,482 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Front brake pads getting low

Front lower suspension arm rear bushes poor

Front wipers poor

Slight play front anti-roll bar 'D' bushes

Slight play rear anti-roll bar 'D'bushes

Pass 28 Mar 2014 72,714 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust poor condition

front lower arm rear bushes worn

front tyres worn on edges

rear anti roll bar bushes poor

Fail 28 Mar 2014 72,714 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust poor condition

front lower arm rear bushes worn

front tyres worn on edges

rear anti roll bar bushes poor

Pass 29 Mar 2013 62,574 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 54,779 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 48,213 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 40,052 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 33,953 miles

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

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

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

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

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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HV55 KHY is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HV55 KHY, 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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HV55 KHY is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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