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SE54 DCF

2005 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

122,936 mi
Last recorded122,936 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 122,936 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 122,220 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 121,054 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 118,999 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 115,844 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 112,723 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 108,736 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 105,831 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 101,872 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 97,557 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 92,500 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 87,483 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 82,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 82,151 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 77,230 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 72,395 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 66,109 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 13 Sep 2010 61,768 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 55,386 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 48,124 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 48,124 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 40,810 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 DCF is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 DCF, 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

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What year was SE54 DCF registered?

SE54 DCF is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is SE54 DCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE54 DCF shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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