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SW54 FZJ

2005 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,439 mi
Last recorded174,439 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW54 FZJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 174,439 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2019 174,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 165,439 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 165,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2016 155,219 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 145,699 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 135,630 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre has small cut on outer sidewall

Fail 5 Jan 2015 135,626 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

near side rear tyre has small cut on outer sidewall

Pass 9 Jan 2014 122,962 miles

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 3 Jan 2013 111,342 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 98,217 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 86,285 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 74,340 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 60,157 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 44,484 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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SW54 FZJ is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SW54 FZJ, 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 SW54 FZJ registered?

SW54 FZJ is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 5 January 2005.

Is SW54 FZJ safe to buy?

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