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VA54 FSX

2005 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

138,610 mi
Last recorded138,610 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA54 FSX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 138,610 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s n/s rear sills corroded

under side corroded rear

Fail 17 Sep 2020 138,610 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s n/s rear sills corroded

under side corroded rear

Fail 21 Sep 2019 138,586 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

o/s rear inner sill corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2018 127,241 miles

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

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

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))

o/s n/s rear inner sills corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2018 127,239 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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))

o/s n/s rear inner sills corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2017 126,333 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre worn badly inner edge

o/s n/s inner sills corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2017 126,331 miles

Braking system leaking n/s front hose to caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

o/s front tyre worn badly inner edge

o/s n/s inner sills corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2014 123,248 miles

both front anti roll bar D bushes have wear

centre exhaust system has a leak at front joint and exhaust is in poor condition at flange area. Suggest replacement soon

front brake discs are slightly scored

offside front tyre is badly worn on edge

offside rear anti roll bar D bush has wear and play

tape accross nearside rear bumper to quarter panel join

vehicle fully loaded

Fail 13 Aug 2014 123,248 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front anti roll bar D bushes have wear

centre exhaust system has a leak at front joint and exhaust is in poor condition at flange area. Suggest replacement soon

front brake discs are slightly scored

offside front tyre is badly worn on edge

offside rear anti roll bar D bush has wear and play

tape accross nearside rear bumper to quarter panel join

vehicle fully loaded

Pass 19 Jul 2013 118,185 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2012 112,267 miles

nsf /nsr tyres worn on inner treads,nsf tyre close to limit.(1.6mm)

osr brake disc getting corroded.

rear brake pads look like they are getting low.

Fail 16 Jul 2012 112,267 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

nsf /nsr tyres worn on inner treads,nsf tyre close to limit.(1.6mm)

osr brake disc getting corroded.

rear brake pads look like they are getting low.

Pass 26 Jul 2011 106,306 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 166,150 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 98,190 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 93,624 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 92,241 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 73,764 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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VA54 FSX is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VA54 FSX, 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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VA54 FSX is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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