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MA05 SWF

2005 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,021 mi
Last recorded162,021 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 SWF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 162,021 miles

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

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

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

under body has corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2022 161,907 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 161,338 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 159,505 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 155,384 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 147,505 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 143,243 miles

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

front exhaust pipe flange excessively corroded and blowing at joint slightly

front tyres wearing off on shoulders of tyres

rear anti roll bar D bushes slightly worn

rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Fail 18 Apr 2017 143,243 miles

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

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

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

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

front exhaust pipe flange excessively corroded and blowing at joint slightly

front tyres wearing off on shoulders of tyres

rear anti roll bar D bushes slightly worn

rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 16 Apr 2016 140,420 miles

rear brake pads getting low

rear tyres worn close to limits

slight play in rear anti-roll bar link bars

Pass 2 Apr 2015 132,872 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 124,459 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 124,459 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 116,768 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 116,768 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 111,812 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 107,404 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 100,608 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 94,288 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 94,285 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front tyres worn low on inner and outer edges

Pass 20 Mar 2008 78,931 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

small cut in n/s/f tyre

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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MA05 SWF is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MA05 SWF, 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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MA05 SWF is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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