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GJ55 KXW

2005 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,543 mi
Last recorded94,543 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 KXW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 94,543 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Some damage to offside side repeater indicator

Some pitting to both rear brake discs

Pass 3 Dec 2015 88,450 miles

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

Nearside rear disc pitted and scored.

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 88,450 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear disc pitted and scored.

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 81,591 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 75,017 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 67,077 miles

Bracket for trailer sockets cracked and weak.

Slight leak and crack in centre section exhaust.

Fail 10 Dec 2012 67,077 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Bracket for trailer sockets cracked and weak.

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

Slight leak and crack in centre section exhaust.

Pass 19 Dec 2011 58,858 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 51,773 miles

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

front brake discs pitted

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 12 Feb 2010 43,373 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 38,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 38,395 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 30,429 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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GJ55 KXW is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GJ55 KXW, 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 GJ55 KXW registered?

GJ55 KXW is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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