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RN54 FNO

2005 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

109,952 mi
Last recorded109,952 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 FNO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 109,952 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 97,778 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 87,317 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 73,327 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 65,431 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 65,431 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 47,573 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear D bushes are worn and have movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes have movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 47,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear D bushes are worn and have movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes have movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 41,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre cuts to outer wall

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% in mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front tyre cut on tread inner edge advise change

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge advise

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2017 36,507 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre wear on inner edge

offside and nearside front brake pads wearing low

offside and nearside rear brake pads wearing low

undercovers fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2015 25,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 21,266 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 19,905 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

cut n nearside front tyre/ not deep enough to expose cords/ply

Fail 10 Dec 2013 19,905 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

cut n nearside front tyre/ not deep enough to expose cords/ply

Pass 8 Dec 2012 18,718 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 18,718 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 17,019 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 15,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 13,493 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 12,021 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 12,019 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 FNO is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FNO, 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 FNO registered?

RN54 FNO is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is RN54 FNO safe to buy?

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