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VN55 EYL

2005 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

131,848 mi
Last recorded131,848 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 EYL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 131,848 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 117,748 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 102,278 miles

Nearside Front brake binding

Pass 17 Jul 2017 87,415 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 74,541 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 62,252 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 51,596 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 51,596 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 41,953 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 31,782 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 28,965 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 24,539 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 22,087 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 22,087 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 16,054 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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VN55 EYL is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VN55 EYL, 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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What year was VN55 EYL registered?

VN55 EYL is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 13 October 2005.

Is VN55 EYL safe to buy?

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