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RV05 VXG

2005 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,590 mi
Last recorded125,590 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 125,590 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 119,883 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 115,756 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 112,391 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 112,391 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 108,492 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 104,047 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 99,018 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 99,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 93,078 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 83,410 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front registration plate cracked but legible

nsf tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

slight cut in osr tyre

Fail 17 Jun 2010 83,410 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front registration plate cracked but legible

nsf tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

slight cut in osr tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2009 61,277 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 40,180 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 VXG is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VXG, 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 RV05 VXG registered?

RV05 VXG is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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