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HX05 VMG

2005 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

192,084 mi
Last recorded192,084 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 VMG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 192,084 miles

Engine check light on

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

battery loose in carrier

coil spring corroded all springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 191,887 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded between hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded alongside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded between hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded alongside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine check light on

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower exhaust heat shield insecure

battery loose in carrier

coil spring corroded all springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 179,858 miles

oil level low,noise from engine,engine check light on.

Fail 2 Mar 2015 179,858 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil level low,noise from engine,engine check light on.

Pass 26 Feb 2014 164,775 miles

near side front tyre worn on inside and outside of tyre tread.

oil level low at start of test,engine check light on,noise from drive belts,offside front tyre worn on very inside edge of tread.

Pass 27 Feb 2013 148,916 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge,engine oil level low at start of test,engine check light on,noise from engine.

Pass 16 Feb 2012 133,854 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 120,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

front discs worn slightly

Pass 23 Feb 2010 103,530 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 85,049 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 85,049 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 63,855 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both front tyres worn on edges, centre 3/4 ok at time of test.

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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HX05 VMG is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HX05 VMG, 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 HX05 VMG registered?

HX05 VMG is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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