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SO05 LUW

2005 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,979 mi
Last recorded107,979 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 LUW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 107,979 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 107,979 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 100,665 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 90,976 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 84,204 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 84,178 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 79,215 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 77,363 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 77,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 63,947 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 63,947 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 52,081 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 52,081 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 40,778 miles

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 18 Jul 2008 25,667 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 25,667 miles

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

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

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

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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SO05 LUW is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 SO05 LUW, 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 SO05 LUW registered?

SO05 LUW is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 12 July 2005.

Is SO05 LUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO05 LUW shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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