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VA05 ABK

2005 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,031 mi
Last recorded117,031 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 ABK
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 117,031 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 106,554 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 106,554 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 98,105 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 98,010 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)

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front 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 20 Jan 2015 91,257 miles

antiroll bar link worn o/s/r

centre to rear exhaust bracket broken but still secure

front lower arms rear bushes splitting

Pass 20 Jan 2015 91,252 miles

front tyres low tread

rear brake pads 60% approx worn discs slightly worn

rear tyres on 1.6mm need replacing

Fail 20 Jan 2015 91,252 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/r antiroll bar link worn

rear of front lower arm bushes splitting

rear to middle exhaust clamp brocken bur exhaust still secure

Fail 13 Jan 2015 91,138 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 85,557 miles

brake fluid low

engine light on

front n/s brake disc pitted and pads low

lower arm fron rear bushes separating slightly

rear antroll bar links worn

Fail 8 Jan 2014 85,552 miles

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

brake fluid low

engine light on

front n/s brake disc pitted and pads low

lower arm fron rear bushes separating slightly

rear antroll bar links worn

Pass 8 Jan 2013 74,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine mangement light on

front lower arms rear bushes separating

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn low

n/s/r tyre worn on the outer edge

o/s/f tyre inner edge bold

Pass 13 Jan 2012 63,480 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 63,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 54,484 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 48,804 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 48,128 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 35,382 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 ABK is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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