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SD55 YXX

2005 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

79,690 mi
Last recorded79,690 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 YXX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 79,690 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front cross member corroded not excessively weakened

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both deteriorating (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 79,682 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 79,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various places seat belt mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 78,876 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower crossmember corroded below radiator

Front exhaust flange corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 78,875 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower crossmember corroded below radiator

Front exhaust flange corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 78,558 miles

Exhaust mounting defective downpipe to centre silencer flange excessively corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 78,557 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded @ Flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed within 30cms of trailing arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded @ Flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective downpipe to centre silencer flange excessively corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 78,552 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced hole in underbody (sill) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 77,976 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 77,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 76,411 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 76,405 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 75,188 miles

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

corrosion , inner sills , and plastic covers

corrosion , rear subframe

Pass 31 Oct 2018 73,715 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 71,458 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feeding flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 68,478 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feeding flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 66,025 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 66,025 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 63,685 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 61,021 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 61,021 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 58,285 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 58,112 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 54,069 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 54,069 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 49,381 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 42,315 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 35,828 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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SD55 YXX is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 SD55 YXX, 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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SD55 YXX is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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