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VK05 UCW

2005 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,339 mi
Last recorded126,339 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 UCW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 May 2021 126,339 miles

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))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 124,345 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 124,340 miles

Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury tailgate (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 118,659 miles

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 ()

Pass 8 Nov 2017 113,033 miles

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)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 105,869 miles

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)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 95,090 miles

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.

Fail 29 Oct 2015 94,984 miles

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.

Pass 1 Oct 2014 81,595 miles

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)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 81,595 miles

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 69,813 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 62,318 miles

Although the nearside rear seat belt has met the test requirements, the seat belt webbing does not lock.

Pass 25 Nov 2011 56,917 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 51,495 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 40,602 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2009 40,602 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 29,029 miles

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 24,061 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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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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