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SG55 JSV

2005 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

133,601 mi
Last recorded133,601 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 JSV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 133,601 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 124,839 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 120,236 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 116,555 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 115,817 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 110,394 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 102,271 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 88,870 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2011 82,424 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 has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 67,317 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 67,313 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 12 Sep 2009 52,017 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 35,645 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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SG55 JSV is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 SG55 JSV, 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 SG55 JSV registered?

SG55 JSV is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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