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VA05 ABF

2005 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

184,084 mi
Last recorded184,084 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 ABF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 184,084 miles

cruise control light flashing

front brake pads low advise early inspection

front cross member heavy corrosion

headlight lens poor

long handbrake lever travel

n/s/f brake disc back plate corroding

rear brake discs corroding

rear coil springs corroding

rear number plate in poor condition advise early replacement

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 3 Dec 2018 184,038 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

cruise control light flashing

front brake pads low advise early inspection

front cross member heavy corrosion

headlight lens poor

long handbrake lever travel

n/s/f brake disc back plate corroding

rear brake discs corroding

rear coil springs corroding

rear number plate in poor condition advise early replacement

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2017 175,573 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes perished

both front tyres bald on outer edges early replacement required

both headlight lens in poor condition

cruise control light flashing

eml light on

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r tyre on limit outer edge

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall cut

radiator support panel corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 21 Nov 2017 175,572 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat to centre join (7.1.2)

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

both front lower arm rear bushes perished

both front tyres bald on outer edges early replacement required

both headlight lens in poor condition

cruise control light flashing

eml light on

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r tyre on limit outer edge

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall cut

radiator support panel corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 7 Dec 2016 167,567 miles

EML on

Pass 10 Dec 2015 161,757 miles

front cross member corroded

power steering niosey

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

engine water leak

rear exhaust v section slightly leaking

Pass 13 May 2014 156,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 137,729 miles

Engine Managment Light On.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Discs And Pads Wearing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2013 137,729 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine Managment Light On.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Discs And Pads Wearing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 115,081 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

bushes in both front suspension arms perished and worn and just passed test

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

mil lamp on

wear in all anti roll bar links(just passed test)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 115,081 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

bushes in both front suspension arms perished and worn and just passed test

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

mil lamp on

wear in all anti roll bar links(just passed test)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 114,689 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

corrosion rear suspension coil springs

mil light on

slight play front and rear anti roll bar linkages

Pass 1 Jul 2011 91,276 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 91,276 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front discs slightly corroded

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2010 64,652 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre sidewalls splits/deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2009 39,846 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 30,521 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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VA05 ABF is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VA05 ABF, 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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VA05 ABF is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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