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MA05 SWJ

2005 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,307 mi
Last recorded128,307 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 SWJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 128,307 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 122,502 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 122,495 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported BOX MISSING (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 107,246 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 107,246 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 May 2014 83,686 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 76,633 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 64,383 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 52,456 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 37,398 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 33,770 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 24,284 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer 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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MA05 SWJ is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SWJ, 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 MA05 SWJ registered?

MA05 SWJ is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is MA05 SWJ safe to buy?

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