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GN05 JYP

2005 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,521 mi
Last recorded78,521 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN05 JYP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 78,521 miles

Both front tyres cracked and perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2018 78,481 miles

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

Both front tyres cracked and perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2017 74,587 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit and perrishing

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2016 73,992 miles

both rear tyres wearing down low

centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2015 73,708 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust slightly corroded

centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Fail 24 Jun 2015 73,701 miles

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

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

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

centre and rear exhaust slightly corroded

centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 18 Jun 2014 67,659 miles

Center/rear exhaust system deteriorated

Engine management light on (fault codes cleared during test)

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

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 67,659 miles

Center/rear exhaust system deteriorated

Engine management light on (fault codes cleared during test)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 May 2013 60,313 miles

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

Rear brake pads 50/60% worn

Fail 29 Apr 2013 60,260 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Rear brake pads 50/60% worn

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 54,060 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 46,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Oil leak

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

both front brakes slihtly binding

Fail 23 Apr 2011 46,653 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Oil leak

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

both front brakes slihtly binding

Pass 24 Apr 2010 38,922 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 31,541 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2008 27,064 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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GN05 JYP is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GN05 JYP, 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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GN05 JYP is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is GN05 JYP safe to buy?

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