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RN54 FMV

2005 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,870 mi
Last recorded68,870 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 FMV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 68,870 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole on Y section of centre pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 67,057 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 66,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2014 66,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 59,836 miles

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall, damage to zone A of screen, front discs corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2013 59,836 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall, damage to zone A of screen, front discs corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2013 58,440 miles

screen has multiple damage

Pass 1 Mar 2012 52,313 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 52,279 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear pads low, chip in screen

Pass 23 Feb 2011 45,550 miles

chip in screen, offside front outer cv gaitor lossing grease, rear pads low

Pass 22 Feb 2010 38,746 miles

off side blade is torn slightly, front discs inner faced are corroded, front pads are low

Pass 25 Feb 2009 32,429 miles

stonechip in screen, both front suspension arms rear bushes are cracked

Pass 27 Feb 2008 25,865 miles

small chip in screen, front suspension arm bushes slightly craked, rear tyres low.

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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RN54 FMV is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 RN54 FMV, 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 RN54 FMV registered?

RN54 FMV is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 12 January 2005.

Is RN54 FMV safe to buy?

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