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L20 GTS

2005 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,973 mi
Last recorded119,973 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL20 GTS
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 119,973 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 118,339 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 116,074 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 115,255 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2012 155,212 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2011 113,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 113,928 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 113,086 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 112,019 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 110,884 miles

noise from both front suspension top mounts when steerng is turned

Pass 17 Aug 2007 108,274 miles

power steering slightly heavier than normal

Fail 17 Aug 2007 108,274 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

power steering slightly heavier than normal

Pass 17 Aug 2006 105,882 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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L20 GTS is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L20 GTS, 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 L20 GTS registered?

L20 GTS is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 23 May 2005.

Is L20 GTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L20 GTS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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