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VE55 YBC

2005 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

197,402 mi
Last recorded197,402 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 YBC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2021 197,402 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid appears dirty/discoloured

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear and offside rear short pipes between hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front join (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside front inner and offside front inner seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread badly (0.1 (b))

Front exhaust heat shield is loose

General corrosion to underside vehicle in places

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear and offside rear trailing arm bushes debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 190,640 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear and offside rear, short pipes between hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to various components and underside of vehicle in places

Exhaust heat shield/s are loose

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear and offside rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 190,638 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section, front join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated and has excessive play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear and offside rear, short pipes between hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to various components and underside of vehicle in places

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases offside rear back box joint, clamp is broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust heat shield/s are loose

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside front tyre is perished, cracked, tread low 2.5mm and has a nail in it

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear and offside rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 183,039 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber is split

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear, short pipes between hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases offside rear box joint clamp is broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Slight component and underside corrosion in places

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 183,039 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber is split

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear, short pipes between hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases offside rear box joint clamp is broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Slight component and underside corrosion in places

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 179,315 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 176,609 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 176,607 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 167,786 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 167,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 156,052 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 141,300 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 141,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 138,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 134,413 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 132,097 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 130,057 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 130,053 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cuts in offside rear tyrewall

Pass 30 Jan 2009 118,960 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 118,954 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 YBC is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YBC, 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 YBC is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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