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SN54 MSO

2005 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

172,644 mi
Last recorded172,644 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN54 MSO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 172,644 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracked on edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2019 169,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 165,586 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 165,574 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 151,907 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 140,045 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 131,286 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 119,207 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 119,062 miles

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

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

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 111,152 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 104,891 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 104,891 miles

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

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

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 92,425 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 81,546 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 78,431 miles

advise nail in offside rear tyre.

Pass 7 Mar 2008 74,426 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 74,426 miles

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SN54 MSO is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc 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 SN54 MSO, 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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SN54 MSO is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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