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VE54 GFK

2005 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

288,739 mi
Last recorded288,739 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 GFK
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 288,739 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 288,739 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 278,801 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 278,801 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 268,746 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 268,746 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 253,688 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 253,489 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 239,989 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 226,207 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 208,975 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 193,039 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 193,039 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 173,552 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 155,660 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 155,660 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 138,918 miles

Engine management light on.

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 138,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on.

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)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 119,892 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 119,892 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight damage to near side rear outer side wall

Pass 29 Oct 2009 102,264 miles

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 88,972 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 73,598 miles

Near side front tyre has cut in side wall pass at time of test.

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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VE54 GFK is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VE54 GFK, 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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VE54 GFK is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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