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SP05 PYB

2005 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

143,995 mi
Last recorded143,995 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 PYB
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 143,995 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 143,608 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill,(Chalked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill,(Chalked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 142,630 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 140,997 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2020 140,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 135,233 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 125,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Discs back plate corroded

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 119,574 miles

Nearside Front slight play in bottom swivel

Pass 10 Sep 2016 110,595 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 102,849 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 92,979 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 85,007 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 74,639 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 63,746 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 54,341 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 49,357 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 45,289 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 32,488 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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SP05 PYB is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 PYB, 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 SP05 PYB registered?

SP05 PYB is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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The MOT history for SP05 PYB shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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