MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,339 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire cat. also o/s loose (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rears x 2 (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury tailgate (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded upper pipe through clip, offside of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
both rear anti-roll bar linkages have slight play in ball joints
both rear number plate bulb holders held secure with tape
child seat(s) fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt(s).
nearside front tyre worn on both edges
offside front tyre worn on outer edge
rear exhaust as a minor blow of exhaust gases
stone chip in windscreen
undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both rear number plate bulb holders held secure by tape
child seat(s) fitted not allowing a full inspection of seat belt(s).
nearside front tyre wearing on both edges
offside front tyre worn on outer edge
stone chip in windscreen
undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside registration plate lamp uint loose but not shows direct white light to the rear
offside registration plate lamp uint loose but not shows direct white light to the rear
Although the nearside rear seat belt has met the test requirements, the seat belt webbing does not lock.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
both wiper blades worn
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
both wiper blades worn
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)
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VK05 UCW is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 VK05 UCW, 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 UCW is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 March 2005.
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