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SE54 DBY

2005 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,808 mi
Last recorded42,808 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE54 DBY
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2014 42,808 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 36,036 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 33,817 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 33,816 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 30,771 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 25,116 miles

slight play in n/s/f bottom arm bush [rear bush on arm]

Pass 16 Dec 2008 20,032 miles

n/s/f lower arm bush slightly split

Pass 12 Dec 2007 15,472 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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SE54 DBY is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SE54 DBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SE54 DBY?

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What year was SE54 DBY registered?

SE54 DBY is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 27 January 2005.

Is SE54 DBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE54 DBY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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