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SH54 HSD

2005 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,012 mi
Last recorded103,012 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH54 HSD
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 103,012 miles

E.M.L. light stays on

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective torn slightly at tips (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 95,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper slight damage to windscreen

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on inner chassis rear pipes to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

brake pedal anti slip pad split

coil spring corroded all 4 on vehicle (2.4.C.1b)

heat shields on exhaust loose front and rear

Pass 18 Jul 2016 85,170 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides and rear both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush at clamp (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes on chassis before split to opposite sides (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 85,170 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides and rear both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush at clamp (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes on chassis before split to opposite sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 75,289 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 58,934 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 50,361 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 41,833 miles

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

some corrosion started on rear brake discs

Fail 31 Aug 2012 41,833 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

some corrosion started on rear brake discs

Pass 24 Jan 2012 39,711 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 35,603 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 30,633 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 26,427 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 20,166 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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SH54 HSD is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SH54 HSD, 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 SH54 HSD registered?

SH54 HSD is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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