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FG55 YLP

2005 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

125,853 mi
Last recorded125,853 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 YLP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 125,853 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 125,773 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 117,146 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 117,024 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 109,219 miles

E.M.L AND CRUISE WARNING LIGHTS ON

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 109,219 miles

E.M.L AND CRUISE WARNING LIGHTS ON

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 100,173 miles

e.m.l and cruise lights on dashboard

Fail 31 Jul 2015 100,124 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

e.m.l and cruise lights on dashboard

Fail 5 Aug 2014 89,641 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

e.m.l on and cruise light on.

Pass 5 Aug 2014 89,641 miles

e.m.l on and cruise light on.

Pass 1 Aug 2013 74,376 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 57,295 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 56,427 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 48,160 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 48,160 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

engine malfunction light stay on

nearside and offside front and rear discs corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2010 42,622 miles

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

engine management tell tale light on

front number plate has a small crack

off side rear tyre outer side wall gouged

Pass 10 Jul 2010 41,698 miles

Nearside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 30,284 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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FG55 YLP is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FG55 YLP, 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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FG55 YLP is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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