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GY05 XGM

2005 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,088 mi
Last recorded108,088 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 XGM
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2017 108,088 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth Auto brake pedal rubber worn smooth and through to metal. (3.3.A.1b)

Brake performance not tested Tapley test required as vehicle permanent 4x4 and vehicle condition not safe for test. (3.7.A.1)

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases System blowing from Y shaped joint splitting to both rear boxes. (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition. (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush split, perished and collapsing. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc C/V gaiter split and perished. (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Outer pad below 1.5mm and about to score disc. (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tread bald towards inner edge and exposing cords. Inner sidewall perishing. Avon 215/45ZR17/91Y (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Avon 215/45ZR17/91Y (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush split and perishing. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt C/V gaiter perishing. (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak Engine oil leak. ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread bald to both edges/sidewalls and in very poor condition. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 104,482 miles

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

offside front driveshaft inner and outer cv gaiters have slight grease leak

offside front tyre low tread inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2015 99,140 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight exhaust blow at rear of centre section and mounting broken

Pass 15 Oct 2014 91,253 miles

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

centre rear exhaust bracket broken but system still supoorted

Pass 1 Oct 2013 82,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 74,926 miles

offside front tyre bald on inner edge and nearside front tyre bald patches on both inner and outer edges

Pass 14 Sep 2011 67,140 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 67,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 64,847 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 55,164 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 45,147 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 34,314 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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GY05 XGM is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 XGM, 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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GY05 XGM is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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