MOT Status
ValidMileage
145,652 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coolant over-filled
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
High fast idle CO content during emissions test but passed
Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Fog lamp inoperative
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight cracks (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Door hard to close securely
Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Sill corroded not seriously weakened
Rear Differential corroded
Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine oil at minimum
Front Lower Radiator bracket corroded
Gear box oil and coolant over filled
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft CV boot oozing grease from clip or residue from repair
Nearside Front Lower Fog lamp inoperative
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft CV boot slightly loose at inner clip but preventing ingress of dirt
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Gear oil and coolant over filled
High CO content on emissions test but passed
Nearside Front Lower Fog lamp inoperative
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Upper Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
front radiator supports corroded
underside of vehicle corroded
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
front radiator supports corroded
underside of vehicle corroded
Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower 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 Lower 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all 4 tyres perished
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VA05 ABO is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 VA05 ABO, 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 ABO is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 15 July 2005.
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