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SP05 PXT

2005 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

162,064 mi
Last recorded162,064 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 PXT
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 162,064 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 154,366 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 154,365 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 152,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside inner sill has rust corrosion front to rear

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside inner sill has rust corrosion front to rear

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system corroded but not leaking

Pass 19 Nov 2018 147,808 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner sides of brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front both tyres worn on inner tread area

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and both rear (5.2.3 (e))

both brake pipes corroded at numerous points

both inner sills and both chassis legs at numerous points have rust corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2017 139,480 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both inner and outer (2.5.C.1a)

both inner sills and underbody at front have surface rust

Pass 25 Oct 2016 135,143 miles

Front underguards fitted

Offside Front tyre worn on inner wall area

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (2.4.G.1)

both inner sills and both chassis legs from front to rear have rust corrosion

exahaust system at middle section has slight leak

Pass 25 Apr 2015 119,714 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 110,017 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2013 103,469 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2013 103,469 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 100,848 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 91,840 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 81,722 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 81,667 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 65,690 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 50,769 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SP05 PXT is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 SP05 PXT, 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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SP05 PXT is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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