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GU05 UNE

2005 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,251 mi
Last recorded81,251 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 UNE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 81,251 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 76,497 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 worn heavily on inner edge (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 worn heavily on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 72,380 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 67,485 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 63,254 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 63,251 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 58,395 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 52,833 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

centre 'stop lamp' inoperative

imbalance of front brakes just within limits

Pass 2 Apr 2012 47,557 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 47,556 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 42,732 miles

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

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

imbalance of front brakes just within limits

Pass 7 Apr 2010 36,998 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 24,581 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 13,677 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 UNE is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 UNE, 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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GU05 UNE is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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