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WF55 SXX

2005 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

175,587 mi
Last recorded175,587 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 SXX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 175,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all suspension components are starting to corrode

inner sills are starting to corrode

Fail 26 Mar 2026 175,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all suspension components are starting to corrode

inner sills are starting to corrode

Pass 9 Dec 2024 169,432 miles

Both headlamp patterns poor

Corrosion to rear and front suspension arms

Corrosion to rear beam

Corrosion to rear coil springs

Corrosion to shock bodies

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

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

Rear trailing arms front bush's beginning to split.

Fail 4 Dec 2024 169,432 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both headlamp patterns poor

Corrosion to rear and front suspension arms

Corrosion to rear beam

Corrosion to rear coil springs

Corrosion to shock bodies

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

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

Rear trailing arms front bush's beginning to split.

Pass 8 Nov 2023 165,974 miles

Corrosion to rear beam

Corrosion to rear inner sills

Corrosion to rear shock bodies

Corrosion to rear suspension arms

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 160,654 miles

Corrosion to rear coil springs

Corrosion to rear shocks

Corrosion to rear subframe

Corrosion to rear suspension arms

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and tyre stepped (5.2.3 (e))

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

Slight play o/s/r roll bar link

Pass 4 Nov 2021 154,954 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to both rear inner sills

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fronts light output poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic sill covers and under trays preventing full examination of vehicle

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear shock bodies corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2020 149,889 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2020 149,888 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2019 144,373 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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 132,601 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 132,601 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 125,742 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 125,742 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 114,885 miles

front brake pads appear low

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

wipers smear slightly

Fail 21 Oct 2016 114,884 miles

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake pads appear low

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

wipers smear slightly

Pass 23 Oct 2015 104,954 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 104,953 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 96,144 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 94,497 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 87,592 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 79,497 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 69,862 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 61,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 42,330 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 30,143 miles

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

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

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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WF55 SXX is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WF55 SXX, 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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WF55 SXX is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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