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HW05 NBX

2005 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,596 mi
Last recorded152,596 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 NBX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 152,596 miles

Front washers poor

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 152,596 miles

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

Front washers poor

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2018 146,669 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 146,669 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 139,521 miles

Both rear tyres have deep cracks on inner sidewalls but not down to ply/cords

Nearside front tyre has chunk out of outer sidewall from kerbing but no ply/cords exposed

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 127,038 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 127,027 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 114,940 miles

engine oil level low

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 1 Apr 2014 104,126 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 104,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre valve deteriorating.

Nearside rear tyre valve deteriorating.

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

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

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

Offside front tyre valve deteriorating.

Pass 17 Apr 2013 95,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside and nearside rear tyres worn

unable to measure brake pads

Fail 17 Apr 2013 95,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside and nearside rear tyres worn

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 26 Apr 2012 82,942 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 70,718 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 58,712 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 58,712 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 47,600 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 35,952 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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HW05 NBX is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HW05 NBX, 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 HW05 NBX registered?

HW05 NBX is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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