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SA55 FWG

2005 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,245 mi
Last recorded129,245 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 FWG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 129,245 miles

All brake discs worn and scoored

Auxilary belts worn and loose

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 25 Feb 2015 129,200 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

All brake discs worn and scoored

Auxilary belts worn and loose

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 118,781 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 106,919 miles

Engine light on dash

Exhaust bracket broke, but exhaust still secure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 98,958 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 98,876 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine light on dash

Pass 2 Nov 2010 87,889 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 82,830 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 61,063 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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SA55 FWG is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SA55 FWG, 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 SA55 FWG registered?

SA55 FWG is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 4 October 2005.

Is SA55 FWG safe to buy?

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