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MX55 PVJ

2005 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

139,193 mi
Last recorded139,193 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 PVJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 139,193 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on wear marks! (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 139,161 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached is detached! (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on wear marks! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 126,892 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wesaring on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

eml on

Fail 2 Nov 2017 126,478 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.851 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 5.81%vol (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 5.03%vol (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wesaring on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

eml on

Pass 8 Nov 2016 112,376 miles

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded!

eml on

Fail 1 Nov 2016 112,294 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.072 small leaks in system! (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 1.48 %vol (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded!

eml on

Pass 16 Sep 2015 96,000 miles

both rear exhaust box's both welded at rear joints !

nearside rear brake back plate badly corroded

rear anti roll bar has cut marks through it on nearside !

Fail 9 Sep 2015 95,858 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.086 (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced dip (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken at top (2.4.C.1a)

both rear exhaust box's both welded at rear joints !

nearside rear brake back plate badly corroded

rear anti roll bar has cut marks through it on nearside !

Pass 10 Sep 2014 79,295 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 79,290 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 74,346 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 74,346 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 66,020 miles

advise exhaust repair at rear

Pass 29 Sep 2011 55,423 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 44,734 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 34,812 miles

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 25,492 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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MX55 PVJ is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MX55 PVJ, 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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MX55 PVJ is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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