2005 Subaru Legacy 2.0L Petrol · MT05 SDY
2005 Subaru Legacy (2.0L, petrol). First registered 24 May 2005. Recorded mileage 72,571 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU LEGACY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,571 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MT05 SDY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/05/2025
- 72,571 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MT05 SDY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Subaru Legacy (MT05 SDY) between May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 May 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
MT05 SDY Mileage History
- 30/05/202366,666 mi
- 30/05/202366,669 mi+3 mi
- 28/05/202469,730 mi+3,061 mi
- 04/06/202469,735 mi+5 mi
- 07/05/202572,571 mi+2,836 mi
Average of roughly 3,046 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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