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W485 UFO

2000 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,267 mi
Last recorded78,267 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Subaru Legacy100,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW485 UFO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 20 Sep 2025 78,267 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 78,094 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 77,958 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 77,319 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 75,352 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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W485 UFO is a 2000 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2000 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 100,108 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 W485 UFO, 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 26 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 W485 UFO?

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What year was W485 UFO registered?

W485 UFO is a 2000 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W485 UFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W485 UFO shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W485 UFO have outstanding finance?

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