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S3 OGW

2005 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

201,694 mi
Last recorded201,694 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 OGW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 201,694 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small leak from flex joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rearmost bush spit. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 201,694 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small leak from flex joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rearmost bush spit. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 197,792 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exhaust bolted flange showing some deterioration/corrosion

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

Offside Front Seat belt a little slow to retract

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Plastic sill trims are fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also surrounding floor pan areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle casing corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 197,791 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength End of inner sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exhaust bolted flange showing some deterioration/corrosion

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

Offside Front Seat belt a little slow to retract

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Plastic sill trims are fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also surrounding floor pan areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle casing corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 193,233 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 193,223 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 189,188 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 185,329 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 185,329 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 178,359 miles

underneath of vehicle rusty

Pass 5 Jan 2018 164,117 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front spring cups rusty/corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2017 154,427 miles

both front spring cups corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2016 149,219 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 8 Jan 2016 149,207 miles

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

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 9 Jan 2015 146,717 miles

both front tyres bald inner edges

Pass 7 Jan 2014 133,204 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 122,178 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 114,431 miles

Rear exhaust rusting and has small leak

Fail 11 Apr 2011 109,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 109,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 101,459 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 93,217 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 93,217 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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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S3 OGW is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 S3 OGW, 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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S3 OGW is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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