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FA05 YVZ

2005 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,136 mi
Last recorded123,136 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 YVZ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 123,136 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

advise front discs inside edge rusty

advise n/s outer cv boot perishing

advise park brake travel/performance/ requires attention

Fail 29 Mar 2021 123,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

advise front discs inside edge rusty

advise n/s outer cv boot perishing

advise park brake travel/performance/ requires attention

Pass 8 Jan 2020 121,877 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 121,877 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 114,616 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 105,069 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil suspension leg (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 95,639 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 85,740 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 24 Jan 2015 77,217 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 72,926 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 72,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 65,929 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 54,134 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 54,132 miles

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

Both rear tyres perishing

Pass 22 Apr 2010 40,848 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 30,470 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 22,852 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 22,852 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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FA05 YVZ is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FA05 YVZ, 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 FA05 YVZ registered?

FA05 YVZ is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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