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VX55 XHG

2005 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

95,986 mi
Last recorded95,986 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 XHG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 95,986 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 92,110 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 86,856 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 80,781 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 73,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 73,004 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 68,900 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 58,059 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 44,761 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 33,375 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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VX55 XHG is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VX55 XHG, 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 VX55 XHG registered?

VX55 XHG is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 27 October 2005.

Is VX55 XHG safe to buy?

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