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MK05 TYH

2005 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

165,437 mi
Last recorded165,437 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 TYH
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 165,437 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted o/s/f and n/s/r inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides under load using shaker plates (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure nearside central (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 165,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb conversion fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb conversion fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x3 ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted o/s/f and n/s/r inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides under load using shaker plates (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f and n/s/r both various cuts/damage to sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertray not fully secure nearside central (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 159,292 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 156,429 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 153,443 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 151,277 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both effected (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both effected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both effected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 146,567 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 136,437 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 124,130 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 113,847 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2015 104,418 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2014 97,491 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 87,906 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

nearside front tyre wall cut not down to cords

Pass 2 May 2012 75,854 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 75,831 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 63,818 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 63,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 50,967 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 50,957 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 40,638 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 40,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2008 31,147 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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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MK05 TYH is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MK05 TYH, 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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MK05 TYH is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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