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SW05 JRU

2005 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

133,657 mi
Last recorded133,657 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 JRU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 133,657 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside and Offside inner sills covered heavily with sealants

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 133,090 miles

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

Under body corroded and sills

Fail 20 Feb 2024 133,087 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Under body corroded and sills

Pass 15 Feb 2023 129,015 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner repair covered in underseal

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

Offside Rear Inner repair covered in underseal

Fail 13 Feb 2023 129,007 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 120,789 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both inner sills corroding

Fail 24 Jan 2022 120,752 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both inner sills corroding

Pass 21 Dec 2020 119,511 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 9 Dec 2020 119,402 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 21 Jun 2019 116,057 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 104,096 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 99,674 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 95,537 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 91,701 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 91,698 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 87,354 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 82,563 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 82,563 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 76,517 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 71,864 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2010 63,382 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 50,672 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 38,981 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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SW05 JRU is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SW05 JRU, 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 SW05 JRU registered?

SW05 JRU is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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