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SV55 YPU

2005 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

126,198 mi
Last recorded126,198 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 YPU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 126,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Signs Of Grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 123,111 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gaiter weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 120,952 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 120,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner / rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 117,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 114,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 114,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 May 2021 112,244 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 110,952 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlamps misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake hose/pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 110,947 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached Nut not tight (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlamps misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake hose/pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 109,402 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underside corroded

Fail 29 May 2019 109,348 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underside corroded

Pass 31 May 2018 107,287 miles

light corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components

Pass 2 Jun 2017 104,564 miles

corrosion to rear subframe

nearside front tyre wearing low outer edge

Fail 31 May 2017 104,563 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to rear subframe

nearside front tyre wearing low outer edge

Pass 25 May 2016 101,430 miles

all brake pipes corroded

corrosion underside

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

front lower arm bushes deteriorated/worn /perished

minor damage to exterior of car in places

slight play in steering rack arm (offside

Fail 24 May 2016 101,430 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brake pipes corroded

corrosion underside

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

front lower arm bushes deteriorated/worn /perished

minor damage to exterior of car in places

slight play in steering rack arm (offside

Pass 15 May 2015 96,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system corroded.

front wiper blades slightly worn.

general front and rear suspension components corroding in places.

Fail 14 May 2015 96,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system corroded.

front wiper blades slightly worn.

general front and rear suspension components corroding in places.

Pass 15 May 2014 91,828 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 87,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system corroded.

Fail 3 Jun 2013 87,257 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system corroded.

Pass 23 May 2012 74,425 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system corroded.

Pass 3 Jun 2011 65,908 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

light corrosion on rear subframe

n/s/r tyre worn below 1.6mm on inner edge of tread

Pass 2 Jun 2010 53,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jun 2009 43,125 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 43,125 miles

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

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

all 4 braje discs slight surface rust due to vehicle been standing.

slight play/wear in n/s/f & n/s/r anti-roll bar end links not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 27 Aug 2008 31,105 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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SV55 YPU is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 SV55 YPU, 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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SV55 YPU is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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