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GU05 EPC

2005 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 EPC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 47,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Surface corrosion under vehicle from standing

Fail 26 Jul 2023 47,725 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Surface corrosion under vehicle from standing

Pass 4 May 2022 47,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 46,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 42,976 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 41,695 miles

Both rear anti roll bar drop links have play in the ball joints

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

n/s front anti roll bar drop link has play in the ball joint

n/s front tyre worn smooth on the inner shoulder

o/s front brake grabbing to the limit

o/s front brake pads are low

Pass 25 Apr 2016 39,712 miles

BOTH front lower suspension arms , rear mounting bushes are splitting & nearing the limits

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

Offside front tyre tread starting to wear near to limits

Slight play in the rear anti-roll bar offside link ball joint

Pass 22 Apr 2015 37,717 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 34,962 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 34,949 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 32,800 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Apr 2012 30,418 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 27,309 miles

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

slight corrosion to offside front disc

Pass 29 Apr 2010 24,691 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)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 22,217 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 19,354 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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GU05 EPC is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GU05 EPC, 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 GU05 EPC registered?

GU05 EPC is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is GU05 EPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU05 EPC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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