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DK05 VUO

2005 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

142,191 mi
Last recorded142,191 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 VUO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 142,191 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres are worn on edges

Pass 29 Sep 2017 135,452 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 129,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 129,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 121,100 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 116,575 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 112,591 miles

unable to inspect front to rear brake and fuel pipes, covered with undertrays

Pass 25 Jul 2012 100,015 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 91,600 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 81,164 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 81,164 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 70,875 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 70,823 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2008 61,852 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 VUO is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VUO, 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 VUO registered?

DK05 VUO is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 6 April 2005.

Is DK05 VUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK05 VUO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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