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SX54 EEJ

2005 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,222 mi
Last recorded121,222 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX54 EEJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 121,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 106,532 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 96,551 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 92,523 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 89,285 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 89,285 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 85,864 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 81,264 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 79,263 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 79,191 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 76,314 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 73,963 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 73,963 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 71,625 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 68,316 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 66,056 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 62,747 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 57,428 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 57,428 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 51,218 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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SX54 EEJ is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SX54 EEJ, 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 SX54 EEJ registered?

SX54 EEJ is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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