MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,813 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both sides HID fitted (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides at rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear underside corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
passenger seat does not move backwards
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front tyres are worn on inside edge
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
exhaust has minor leak
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Both front tyres are worn on inside edges.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear at divider position. (7.1.2)
N/S front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated.
Power steering fluid is low.
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)
Manufactures under trays fitted obscuring some components.
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
O/S front fog light not working.
Power steering is noisy when working.
Surface corrosion present on underside suspension and braking components.
Croc clips fitted to battery
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Power steering is noisy when in operation.
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Croc connectors fitted on battery
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Exhaust system corroded
Nearside rear shock damp
Offside front inner cv boot perisehd and has a small hole
Suspension components corroded
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front bumper insecure
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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J15 JGE is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 J15 JGE, 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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J15 JGE is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 29 April 2005.
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