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RX55 RDZ

2005 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

140,493 mi
Last recorded140,493 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 RDZ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 140,493 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Deep cut in outer edge of nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

Edge of brake pedal rubber worn.

Nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge.

Offside front and nearside front suspension lower wishbone rear bushes de-bonding.

Offside front tyre worn devoid of visible tread on inner edge.

Offside rear wheel inner rim slightly buckled.

Various slight oil leaks.

Fail 30 Sep 2021 140,489 miles

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

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Deep cut in outer edge of nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

Edge of brake pedal rubber worn.

Nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge.

Offside front and nearside front suspension lower wishbone rear bushes de-bonding.

Offside front tyre worn devoid of visible tread on inner edge.

Offside rear wheel inner rim slightly buckled.

Various slight oil leaks.

Pass 4 Sep 2020 137,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge/bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Aug 2020 137,425 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Both banks/exhaust tailpipes (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge/bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Sep 2019 134,100 miles

nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes starting to unbond/perish

nearside front drop link has slight play

offside front tyre wearing on both edges and perishing

offside rear wheel bearing has play

Fail 29 Aug 2019 134,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

handbrake travel high

nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes starting to unbond/perish

nearside front drop link has slight play

offside front tyre wearing on both edges and perishing

offside rear wheel bearing has play

Pass 15 Aug 2018 128,198 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 128,189 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 128,031 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 125,654 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 124,294 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2015 124,287 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2014 121,389 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 121,389 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 116,302 miles

ecu light on

traction control light on

Fail 12 Nov 2013 116,300 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

ecu light on

traction control light on

Pass 28 Nov 2012 103,871 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s indicator lense cracked (door mirror)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 103,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s indicator lense cracked (door mirror)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 88,261 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s headlamp bulb dim

Pass 23 Nov 2010 71,203 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 71,203 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 55,579 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 40,131 miles

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

nsf tyre has deep cuts outter sidewall

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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RX55 RDZ is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 RX55 RDZ, 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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RX55 RDZ is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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