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DK05 VSY

2005 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,837 mi
Last recorded97,837 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 VSY
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 97,837 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 88,534 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 85,026 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 82,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly scored on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight damage in swept area outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 82,391 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly scored on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material just rear of 1st flex (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight damage in swept area outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 79,816 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 77,094 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 76,079 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 72,794 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 68,399 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 68,390 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 2 (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215 45 17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 63,332 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 59,688 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 59,688 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 54,731 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2012 49,036 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 45,495 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 40,274 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 34,682 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 29,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 21,549 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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DK05 VSY is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DK05 VSY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK05 VSY registered?

DK05 VSY is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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