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YW55 LFS

2005 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,708 mi
Last recorded57,708 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW55 LFS
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 57,708 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2025 57,708 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 52,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 27,454 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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YW55 LFS is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YW55 LFS, 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 YW55 LFS registered?

YW55 LFS is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 January 2005.

Is YW55 LFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW55 LFS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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