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GY05 OYW

2005 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,148 mi
Last recorded124,148 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 OYW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 124,148 miles

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

Offside reversing lamp not working

Fail 24 Jan 2019 124,148 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside reversing lamp not working

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 112,167 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 97,747 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Y section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 97,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Y section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 87,460 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 79,083 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2014 74,645 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 69,610 miles

both rear tyres have cuts to tread

Fail 28 Feb 2012 62,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Feb 2012 62,556 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Mar 2011 59,256 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 56,883 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 17,770 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 39,969 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 39,968 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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GY05 OYW is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GY05 OYW, 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 GY05 OYW registered?

GY05 OYW is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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