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DK05 VUP

2005 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

201,204 mi
Last recorded201,204 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2022 201,204 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 200,689 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 186,450 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms corroded and bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear rear brake back plates corroded

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms corroded and bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear rear brake back plates corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe fixing area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust baffles deteriorated

Fail 2 Jul 2021 186,447 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened bottom ball joint bolt fixings snapped (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear subframe holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush fixing excessive loose (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive nearside diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake hose flexi hose not secure

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside rear lower bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms corroded and bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear rear brake back plates corroded

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported brake pipe not supported and rubbing against chassis and fuel tank (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside rear lower bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms corroded and bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear rear brake back plates corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rear diff bushes perishing and displaced (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear toe arms and trailing arm bushes perishing and displaced (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe fixing area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust baffles deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2020 179,959 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 164,352 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 150,519 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 137,552 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 126,141 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 112,975 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 100,448 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 88,360 miles

off side inner cv gaitor weeping

Pass 16 May 2012 77,539 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 72,846 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 72,846 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 61,312 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 42,839 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 39,992 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 VUP is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VUP, 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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DK05 VUP is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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