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VK05 DZE

2005 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

148,192 mi
Last recorded148,192 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 DZE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 148,192 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 148,185 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 140,256 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 140,238 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2017 131,971 miles

Nearside front head lamp output reduced but not severe.

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

Fail 21 Oct 2017 131,952 miles

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

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

Nearside front head lamp output reduced but not severe.

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 114,350 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 113,976 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 104,817 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight fluid leak.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 94,903 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

mot test carried out in wet conditions(wet test)

n/s/r wheel slightly buckled

passenger wiper blade split

slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar bush

Pass 3 Oct 2013 90,708 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system rusty/rear hanger snapped off,still secure

front brake discs worn

front brakes nosiey when driven

n/s/r wheel slightly buckled

o/s/f headlight bulb dimmer than n/s/f headlight bulb/beam pattern ok

power steering rack slightly damp

rear differential damp

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Oct 2013 90,703 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system rusty/rear hanger snapped off,still secure

front brake pads look low/discs slightly rusty

n/s/r brake discs has gone metal to metal with pads

n/s/r wheel slightly buckled

o/s/f headlight bulb dimmer than n/s/f headlight bulb/beam pattern ok

power steering rack slightly damp

rear differential damp

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2012 83,738 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

center and rear exhaust is corroded

center exhaust has a mount broken away, but exhaust is supported

off/side/front and both rear tyres are on 3mm tread

power steering rack is wet

rear anti roll bar bushes are worn

Pass 28 Oct 2011 77,134 miles

both front headlamps are slightly faded

osf tyre is worn on inner edge

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 27 Oct 2011 77,134 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front headlamps are slightly faded

osf tyre is worn on inner edge

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2010 66,787 miles

Nearside front brake bind unable to determine due to 4 wheel drive

offside rear wheel bearing unable to test for roughness due to 4 wheel drive

Pass 10 Oct 2009 60,079 miles

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

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 60,039 miles

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

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

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 49,260 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 49,220 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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VK05 DZE 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 VK05 DZE, 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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VK05 DZE is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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