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SJ05 MRA

2005 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,132 mi
Last recorded171,132 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 MRA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 171,132 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 161,268 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 155,118 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 155,118 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 138,921 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 125,343 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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SJ05 MRA is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SJ05 MRA, 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 SJ05 MRA registered?

SJ05 MRA is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is SJ05 MRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ05 MRA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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