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GX05 UDZ

2005 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

147,899 mi
Last recorded147,899 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 UDZ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 147,899 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low

off side and near side front lower suspension arm rear bushes cracking slightly and very slight play

power steering rack slightly damp

slight rotational noise all four wheel

very slight play in near side and off side rear ante roll bar and frame mounts bushes and links

Fail 6 Aug 2018 147,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front and rear brake pads getting low

off side and near side front lower suspension arm rear bushes cracking slightly and very slight play

power steering rack slightly damp

slight rotational noise all four wheel

very slight play in near side and off side rear ante roll bar and frame mounts bushes and links

Pass 10 Aug 2017 137,338 miles

nearside front and nearside rear tyres worn bald on the edges

offside rear tyre has a nail and worn bald outer edge

rear exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 15 Sep 2016 129,057 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 129,057 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 119,213 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 119,213 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 110,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 90,962 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 75,861 miles

advise slight damage to offside rear outer sill

Pass 19 Feb 2011 61,669 miles

offside front tyre outer side wall slightly cut

Fail 18 Feb 2010 51,920 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

both rear tyres treads distorting/lifting

front tyres perishing

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

Pass 18 Feb 2010 51,920 miles

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

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

both rear tyres treads distorting/lifting

front tyres perishing

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

Pass 4 Feb 2009 41,113 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 28,834 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)

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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GX05 UDZ is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GX05 UDZ, 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 GX05 UDZ registered?

GX05 UDZ is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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