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WM05 GWJ

2005 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,266 mi
Last recorded61,266 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM05 GWJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 61,266 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 59,305 miles

Nearside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre SCREW ()

Offside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 59,305 miles

Nearside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre SCREW ()

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 57,091 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 57,091 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 57,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Statutory seat belt missing trapped under seat (5.1.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 54,812 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 54,801 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 49,379 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 49,294 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2013 49,294 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 41,258 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 34,182 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 27,325 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 27,260 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2008 21,753 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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WM05 GWJ is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WM05 GWJ, 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 WM05 GWJ registered?

WM05 GWJ is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 14 July 2005.

Is WM05 GWJ safe to buy?

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