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SH54 HSF

2005 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

171,226 mi
Last recorded171,226 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH54 HSF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 171,226 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 171,226 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 160,262 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both inner sills corroded

heavy surface corrosion on rear sub-frame and all suspension components front and rear

Pass 16 Aug 2016 160,006 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front cross member corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2015 152,772 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 152,772 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 140,639 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 132,323 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 132,322 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

exhaust blow on front pipe

Pass 26 Jul 2012 125,696 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 118,907 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 107,431 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 107,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 78,764 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 78,764 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 47,338 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 HSF is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SH54 HSF, 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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SH54 HSF is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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