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SL05 ALU

2005 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,007 mi
Last recorded126,007 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 ALU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 126,007 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 125,969 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 119,145 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 112,570 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 112,553 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 81,427 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 73,300 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 66,114 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 57,352 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 49,257 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 40,143 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 29,432 miles

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

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

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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SL05 ALU is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SL05 ALU, 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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What year was SL05 ALU registered?

SL05 ALU is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is SL05 ALU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL05 ALU shows 12 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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