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VE54 XJO

2005 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

194,280 mi
Last recorded194,280 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 XJO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2024 194,280 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 186,654 miles

engine cover/under trays/sill covers

Fail 10 Jan 2023 186,652 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

engine cover/under trays/sill covers

Pass 7 Jan 2022 175,468 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

under-trays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2021 166,191 miles

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

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

engine covers and sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2019 152,796 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2019 152,796 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

sill covers fitted

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 144,824 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

reverse light not working

Fail 1 Jun 2018 144,820 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front fog light not working

reverse light not working

Pass 15 May 2017 128,912 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 May 2017 128,912 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 107,687 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 91,979 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 89,353 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2013 84,565 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust system is corroded

Pass 4 May 2012 75,381 miles

windscreen has minor pop marks

Fail 4 May 2012 75,381 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

windscreen has minor pop marks

Pass 11 May 2011 64,851 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 54,859 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 52,882 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 43,436 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 31,952 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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VE54 XJO is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VE54 XJO, 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 VE54 XJO registered?

VE54 XJO is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 7 February 2005.

Is VE54 XJO safe to buy?

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