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GD05 OGU

2005 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

73,522 mi
Last recorded73,522 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 OGU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 73,522 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 69,325 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 66,700 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 65,272 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 65,272 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low o/s (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 63,225 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view "stone chip" on nearside area of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 63,225 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases "Y" section to rear silencers (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding brake caliper (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding brake caliper (1.2.1 (f))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder on windscreen ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view "stone chip" on nearside area of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 60,772 miles

Body has slight corrosion General corrosion on underside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases "Y" section between centre to rear silencer boxes (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi-joints after front section (7.1.2)

Note;- Rear wiper motor faulty parking anywhere on rear screen & wiper torn/split.

Fail 9 Oct 2017 60,772 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion General corrosion on underside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases "Y" section between centre to rear silencer boxes (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi-joints after front section (7.1.2)

Note;- Rear wiper motor faulty parking anywhere on rear screen & wiper torn/split.

Pass 23 Aug 2016 57,540 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner on limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 55,775 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 55,775 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 54,854 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 50,064 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 45,424 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 40,993 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 36,660 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 36,657 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 29,415 miles

front tyres wearing on inside suggest check track

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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GD05 OGU is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GD05 OGU, 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 GD05 OGU registered?

GD05 OGU is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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