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EK05 VYT

2005 Subaru Legacy

Silver Lpg 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

159,496 mi
Last recorded159,496 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 VYT
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 159,496 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 159,496 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low BOTH SIDES (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 142,930 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 5 Aug 2014 122,571 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 116,490 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front to centre ehaust joint poor condition

nearside dip beam bulb not secure in holder

Fail 30 May 2013 116,470 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

eml on at time of test

front to centre ehaust joint poor condition

nearside dip beam bulb not secure in holder

Pass 28 May 2012 110,747 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 May 2011 105,160 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 96,194 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 68,943 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 38,055 miles

nearside front tyre - cut in sidewall

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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EK05 VYT is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EK05 VYT, 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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What year was EK05 VYT registered?

EK05 VYT is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 20 April 2005.

Is EK05 VYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK05 VYT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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