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GY55 EMV

2005 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

155,016 mi
Last recorded155,016 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 EMV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 155,016 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 145,910 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 145,909 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 130,004 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 130,004 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 123,020 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 111,732 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2 places (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 111,732 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2 places (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 103,486 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 96,198 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 89,534 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 80,599 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012
Pass 10 Sep 2011 63,373 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

four of twenty fog lamp LED's not working

Pass 1 Sep 2010 54,946 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 5 Sep 2009 43,991 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 35,836 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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GY55 EMV is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GY55 EMV, 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 GY55 EMV registered?

GY55 EMV is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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The MOT history for GY55 EMV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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