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WR55 EEV

2005 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

167,570 mi
Last recorded167,570 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 EEV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 167,570 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 167,570 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 160,568 miles

N/S/F Wheel bearing has slight play.

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

O/S/F brake binding slightly.

Pass 19 Dec 2016 152,555 miles

Front chassis cross member corroded.

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 143,831 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 131,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2013 120,868 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 116,586 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 116,575 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 110,265 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 81,215 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 56,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 56,031 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 38,340 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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WR55 EEV is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WR55 EEV, 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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WR55 EEV is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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