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SP55 VUL

2005 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,704 mi
Last recorded123,704 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 VUL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 123,704 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 123,703 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 122,622 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 122,621 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 118,850 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 109,596 miles

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

slight leak n/s front steering rack

Fail 23 Jun 2014 109,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

slight leak n/s front steering rack

Pass 9 Aug 2013 103,386 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 91,823 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 78,930 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 78,920 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

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

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

windscreen wiper blades poor effect

Pass 1 Sep 2010 63,891 miles

Advise screw in offside rear tyre (outer edge)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 47,761 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2008 35,400 miles

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

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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SP55 VUL is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 SP55 VUL, 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 SP55 VUL registered?

SP55 VUL is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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