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SK55 WFE

2005 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

125,632 mi
Last recorded125,632 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 WFE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 125,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 10 Feb 2020 116,679 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 109,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

FRONT No PLATE DAMAGED, REAR No PLATE DETERIOATED

Fail 14 Jan 2019 109,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

FRONT No PLATE DAMAGED, REAR No PLATE DETERIOATED

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 103,141 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 103,141 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 91,229 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jan 2017 91,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

OIL LEVEL LOW

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 81,515 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 71,637 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 60,706 miles

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

cut on n/s/f tyre sidewall not exposing cords

Fail 23 Jan 2014 60,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

cut on n/s/f tyre sidewall not exposing cords

Pass 29 Jan 2013 49,882 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 49,882 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 39,406 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre cracked in centre tread

Fail 22 Nov 2011 39,406 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn

nearside and offside rear tyres cracked in centre tread

offside front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

oil [1 litre] and water topped up before test

Pass 23 Nov 2010 29,447 miles

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

accident damage n/s rear door/arch

front tyres slight wear on edges 215/45/17w

n/s wiper poor

Pass 5 Dec 2009 19,655 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has inner sidewall damage, 215/45/17w

Pass 28 Nov 2008 15,028 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 WFE is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 SK55 WFE, 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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SK55 WFE is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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