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VE55 AEO

2005 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

159,153 mi
Last recorded159,153 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 AEO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 159,153 miles

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

slight damage to front no plate

Fail 28 Oct 2015 159,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

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

slight damage to front no plate

Pass 3 Oct 2014 143,910 miles

o/side rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 1 Oct 2014 143,817 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/side rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 21 May 2013 127,713 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear bumper damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2012 119,002 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 103,814 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 102,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 83,275 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 83,275 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 60,623 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 60,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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VE55 AEO is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 VE55 AEO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE55 AEO registered?

VE55 AEO is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 6 December 2005.

Is VE55 AEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE55 AEO shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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