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VU54 VEF

2005 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,703 mi
Last recorded141,703 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 VEF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 141,703 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 141,702 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 122,417 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 122,417 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2011 106,957 miles

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

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

all four discs have slight corrosion on faces

drivers wiper starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Feb 2011 106,957 miles

all four discs have slight corrosion on faces

drivers wiper starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Mar 2010 90,364 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroding

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

n/s/r number plate light function impaired (dim)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Jan 2009 71,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 71,203 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 48,074 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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VU54 VEF is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 VU54 VEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU54 VEF registered?

VU54 VEF is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is VU54 VEF safe to buy?

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