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GX05 VVJ

2005 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,034 mi
Last recorded94,034 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 VVJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 94,034 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 May 2025 85,638 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2024 76,567 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing more on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 7 May 2024 76,535 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing more on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 5 May 2023 67,700 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 67,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 67,431 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 67,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 VVJ is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GX05 VVJ registered?

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

Is GX05 VVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX05 VVJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GX05 VVJ have outstanding finance?

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