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WN05 VPJ

2005 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

230,991 mi
Last recorded230,991 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 VPJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 230,991 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 224,215 miles

Centre and Rear exhaust joints corroded

Centre exhaust hanger broken but system still adequatly supported

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 213,681 miles

Cebtre exhaust mount broken but system is secure.

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust flange corroded but not leaking. ( centre to front pipe)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 213,673 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Cebtre exhaust mount broken but system is secure.

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust flange corroded but not leaking. ( centre to front pipe)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 201,888 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f ball joint split pin missing

Pass 6 May 2011 192,659 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on

Pass 28 Apr 2010 184,237 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate detrioated

Pass 6 May 2009 160,485 miles

brake pedal rubber starting to wear thin

offside rear light unit slightly loose in housing

Fail 6 May 2009 160,485 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake pedal rubber starting to wear thin

offside rear light unit slightly loose in housing

Pass 30 Apr 2008 117,341 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 116,431 miles

Nearside Outer Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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WN05 VPJ is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WN05 VPJ, 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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WN05 VPJ is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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