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SV54 FHC

2005 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,802 mi
Last recorded48,802 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 FHC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 48,802 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 48,802 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 36,432 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 23,710 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 23,710 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 20,990 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 19,314 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 19,314 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery unsecure.

Pass 16 Nov 2011 17,821 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 17,821 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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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SV54 FHC is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SV54 FHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SV54 FHC registered?

SV54 FHC is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 13 September 2005.

Is SV54 FHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV54 FHC shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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