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MK55 YNY

2005 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

182,325 mi
Last recorded182,325 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 YNY
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2025 182,325 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Heatshields Insecure

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 180,640 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 180,638 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 174,318 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 172,776 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Aug 2021 169,564 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 166,950 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 159,956 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 152,023 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 133,277 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 124,252 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inner side

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner side

Pass 16 Apr 2015 116,887 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 109,785 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 102,347 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2013 102,346 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2012 94,221 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 79,932 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 79,932 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 66,969 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 66,932 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 44,910 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 18,661 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 18,653 miles

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

Offside Inner 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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MK55 YNY is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 MK55 YNY, 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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MK55 YNY is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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