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SK05 XDR

2005 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

131,514 mi
Last recorded131,514 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 XDR
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 131,514 miles

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

auxiliary belt perishing

Pass 23 Jan 2025 128,268 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge both sides and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

auxiliary belt cracking

Pass 22 Jan 2024 124,928 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play all four (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 121,230 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 117,792 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 114,759 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 112,102 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 108,529 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 102,958 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 96,610 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 91,173 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 82,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 77,967 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 77,967 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 71,345 miles

automatic gearbox sump corroded and seeping oil

Fail 15 Mar 2013 71,345 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

automatic gearbox sump corroded and seeping oil

Pass 2 Mar 2012 65,450 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 65,450 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 60,956 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 53,926 miles

Front number plate slightly deteriorated.

N/S/R tyre cut on inner sidewall.

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 45,232 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 34,707 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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SK05 XDR is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 SK05 XDR, 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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SK05 XDR is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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