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VO05 OJA

2005 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

101,163 mi
Last recorded101,163 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 OJA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 101,163 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 98,595 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 91,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 83,612 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 82,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 76,902 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Mar 2018 76,902 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 72,623 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 72,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 68,487 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 63,696 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Mar 2014 59,120 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 Mar 2014 59,120 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Mar 2013 50,933 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 41,660 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 34,759 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 27,943 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 25,226 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 18,707 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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VO05 OJA is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 VO05 OJA, 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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VO05 OJA is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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