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LT55 UYC

2005 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

144,967 mi
Last recorded144,967 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 UYC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 144,967 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 139,580 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 139,580 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 136,765 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 135,222 miles

rear tyres scrubbing

slight play in rear anti roll d type bushes

Pass 25 Jan 2021 130,865 miles

CONDITION OF FRONT NUMBER PLATE

Fail 21 Jan 2021 130,865 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

CONDITION OF FRONT NUMBER PLATE

Pass 16 Jan 2020 127,048 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 127,048 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2019 123,389 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 123,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 116,692 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 111,575 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 111,575 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 106,211 miles

Nail in OSF tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2015 98,338 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 89,314 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 82,565 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 82,555 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 76,628 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 69,102 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 30 Mar 2010 56,580 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 48,795 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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LT55 UYC is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LT55 UYC, 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 LT55 UYC registered?

LT55 UYC is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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