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SK55 WDR

2005 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

165,479 mi
Last recorded165,479 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 WDR
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 165,479 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heavy underseal on both inner sills

Pass 20 Aug 2019 155,348 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 152,959 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 152,958 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2017 139,846 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 139,844 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 129,930 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 121,633 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 119,052 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 119,049 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 113,992 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 109,729 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 107,116 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 101,678 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 74,794 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 74,793 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 50,103 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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SK55 WDR is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SK55 WDR, 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 SK55 WDR registered?

SK55 WDR is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is SK55 WDR safe to buy?

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