2005 Subaru Legacy 3.0L Petrol · ST55 PDY
2005 Subaru Legacy (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 174,368 miles. MOT expired on 20 Dec 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU LEGACY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,368 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ST55 PDY Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/12/2022
- 174,368 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ST55 PDY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Subaru Legacy (ST55 PDY) between December 2021 and December 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
ST55 PDY Mileage History
- 21/12/2021165,311 mi
- 09/12/2022174,359 mi+9,048 mi
- 14/12/2022174,368 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 9,239 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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