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VE55 YAV

2005 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

110,341 mi
Last recorded110,341 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 YAV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 110,341 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle leans to rear

Fail 1 Mar 2021 110,341 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working 580 bulb fitted (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle leans to rear

Pass 12 Feb 2020 107,337 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack end (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 107,337 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack end (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 102,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre perished and cracked

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 97,541 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 93,151 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2017 93,081 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 89,115 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlight Bit Dull But Pattern Still There

Fail 13 Feb 2016 89,115 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlight Bit Dull But Pattern Still There

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 88,704 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

both rear shock absorbers feel very soft /little damping effect

offside headlamp dipped beam poor recommend bulb change

play at nearside rear anti roll bar drop link ball joint on legal limit recommend early renewal

removed item from swept area prior to test

Pass 17 Feb 2015 83,917 miles

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

play at offside and nearside rear anti roll bar link ball joints nearing legal limit

rear shock absorbers have virtually no damping ,recomend early renewal

Fail 14 Feb 2015 8,391 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

play at offside and nearside rear anti roll bar link ball joints nearing legal limit

rear shock absorbers have virtually no damping ,recomend early renewal

Pass 13 Feb 2014 76,491 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 76,489 miles

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

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

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

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2013 66,755 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 66,755 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 54,372 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 54,372 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2010 44,198 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 44,198 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 36,281 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 36,281 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 25,946 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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VE55 YAV is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 VE55 YAV, 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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VE55 YAV is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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