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FV05 UCA

2005 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,001 mi
Last recorded157,001 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 UCA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 157,001 miles

Central Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2015 153,748 miles

engine management light is displayed

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear brake discs are corroded and worn

engine has intermittent misfire

Fail 6 Aug 2015 153,748 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake disc`s worn and discoloured

both rear brake disc`s worn and corroded

engine has intermittent missfire

Pass 7 Jul 2014 143,906 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 143,892 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 132,490 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

gas filler cover missing

stone chips in screen

Fail 3 Jul 2013 132,419 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

stone chips in screen

Fail 1 Feb 2012 108,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

not full check rear seatbelts do to child seat / body damage / slight missfire when underload / ns wing mirrior and repeter damaged / movement in rear drop links / nsr tyre wearing unevenly / both front inner driveshaft boots signs of leaking grease

Pass 1 Feb 2012 108,249 miles

not full check rear seatbelts do to child seat / body damage / slight missfire when underload / ns wing mirrior and repeter damaged / movement in rear drop links / nsr tyre wearing unevenly / both front inner driveshaft boots signs of leaking grease

Pass 25 Jan 2011 90,748 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 90,747 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 83,346 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 80,322 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 80,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 60,079 miles

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

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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FV05 UCA is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FV05 UCA, 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 FV05 UCA registered?

FV05 UCA is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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