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AP54 UNY

2005 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

137,042 mi
Last recorded137,042 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 UNY
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 137,042 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 121,532 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 121,293 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 105,296 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 93,565 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin And O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear sub frame area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 93,562 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin And O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear sub frame area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 87,418 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

child seats fitted nearside and offside rear

nearside and offside front tyres are wearing slightly on inner edges

Fail 13 Dec 2017 87,418 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

child seats fitted nearside and offside rear

nearside and offside front tyres are wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 9 Dec 2016 82,391 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust pipe slightly corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2016 82,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust pipe slightly corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2015 77,515 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2014 72,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 31 Dec 2013 68,720 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Dec 2013 68,718 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f wheel arch cover loose

Pass 22 Jun 2012 60,562 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 60,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 52,288 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear disc slightly scored

slight front brake disc wear

Fail 22 Jun 2011 52,288 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear disc slightly scored

slight front brake disc wear

Pass 2 Jul 2010 43,430 miles

rear discs corroded

rear pads approx 70% worn

Fail 27 Apr 2009 34,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

small weep from os inner cv boot clip

Pass 27 Apr 2009 34,197 miles

small weep from os inner cv boot clip

Pass 4 Apr 2008 16,217 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 16,217 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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AP54 UNY is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AP54 UNY, 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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AP54 UNY is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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