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RV55 UWT

2005 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

154,359 mi
Last recorded154,359 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 UWT
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 154,359 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 153,827 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 153,821 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 151,982 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 151,105 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Cracked and secured with tape. (0.1 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 151,104 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning More than 1/2 not visible. Taped over. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Cracked and secured with tape. (0.1 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 150,824 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 150,606 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 149,599 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 149,592 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 148,260 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 148,260 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 147,271 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 131,268 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 113,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 98,955 miles

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

Nearside front steering arm has slight play

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 86,287 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 86,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 72,119 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 57,954 miles

both front tyres wearing low. (215/45wr18)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 42,378 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 26,176 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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RV55 UWT is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RV55 UWT, 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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RV55 UWT is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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