MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
208,548 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Body has slight corrosion All under side of car has light corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack damp (2.3.3b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault traction control light on (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Body has slight corrosion All under side of car has light corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack damp (2.3.3b)
Centre Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK AREA (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION ON BOTH OUTER SILL
UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working SIDE LIGHT (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Centre Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK AREA (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION ON BOTH OUTER SILL
UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
sill covers fitted to vehicle obscuring some components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
front number plate deteriorated but still legible
How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?
Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VE54 YBY is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 YBY, 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 YBY is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 19 January 2005.
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