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KY55 FYC

2005 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,197 mi
Last recorded89,197 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 FYC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 89,197 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 76,044 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 59,495 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 48,665 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 35,919 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 35,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 29,942 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 18,979 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 14,833 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 14,567 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 14,265 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all n/s and o/s front and rears (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 14,265 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all n/s and o/s front and rears (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear suspension components corroded lightly throughout

Pass 9 Oct 2015 14,216 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 14,104 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 13,704 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 13,384 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 12,868 miles

engine oil level close to minimum

Pass 25 Oct 2010 12,124 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 11,599 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 11,115 miles

near side front tyre slight wear on the outer and inner edge

off side front tyre slight wear on the inner edge

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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KY55 FYC is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KY55 FYC, 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 KY55 FYC registered?

KY55 FYC is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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