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RV05 VXA

2005 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

216,115 mi
Last recorded216,115 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 VXA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 216,115 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark fluid (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 216,115 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark fluid (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 210,883 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 209,080 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 200,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

brake pedal sponge

Pass 15 Sep 2020 189,814 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 174,827 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 158,659 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres worn low

Pass 26 Aug 2017 149,670 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

body and bumper damage

Pass 19 Aug 2016 135,390 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 135,383 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 128,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded thin in places

Pass 2 Aug 2014 115,114 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 100,829 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 17 Aug 2012 88,029 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2011 71,975 miles

off side rear roadwheel damaged

rear brake pads appear to be wearing low

slight freeplay in near side rear wheel

Pass 4 Aug 2010 65,372 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 44,937 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 40,390 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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RV05 VXA is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RV05 VXA, 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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RV05 VXA is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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