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YR55 NMX

2005 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

168,258 mi
Last recorded168,258 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 NMX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 168,258 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 165,527 miles

Offside rear fog lamp less than 50% non functioning

Pass 13 Sep 2019 162,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output foggy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output foggy (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 156,184 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 156,184 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 148,662 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 148,662 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 140,356 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 140,356 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 131,487 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 131,423 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR OVER PETROL TANK (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FLEXI TO FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 120,372 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 108,948 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 97,910 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 86,076 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 75,457 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 61,817 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 46,338 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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YR55 NMX is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YR55 NMX, 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 YR55 NMX registered?

YR55 NMX is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is YR55 NMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR55 NMX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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