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VU55 WUV

2005 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

159,673 mi
Last recorded159,673 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 WUV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 159,673 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 151,159 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 141,141 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 130,109 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 114,580 miles

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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 107,108 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front n/plate

Pass 8 Sep 2011 103,350 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 103,349 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2010 91,508 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 68,817 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 47,195 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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VU55 WUV is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VU55 WUV, 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

How do I check the history of VU55 WUV?

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What year was VU55 WUV registered?

VU55 WUV is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is VU55 WUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU55 WUV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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