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WU55 GXS

2005 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

150,263 mi
Last recorded150,263 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 GXS
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 150,263 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 137,435 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer c v boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 11 Mar 2020 134,175 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 134,174 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 131,625 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 131,622 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 128,669 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 121,098 miles

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker ()

Fail 16 Feb 2017 121,098 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and chunk of tread missing exposing cords (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cut to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 111,944 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 111,873 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 98,697 miles

Corrosion of exhaust joints but not blowing

Front and rear wiper blades split but clearing screen.

Light surface corrosion at rear, underside.

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

OSF tyre light damage to outer sidewall. NOTE

OSR metal brake pipe lightly corroded where visible out of sleeve.

Fail 19 Feb 2015 98,961 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Corrosion of exhaust joints but not blowing

Engine warning light on at time of test and cruise light flashing.

Front and rear wiper blades split but clearing screen.

Light surface corrosion at rear, underside.

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

OSF tyre light damage to outer sidewall. NOTE

OSR metal brake pipe lightly corroded where visible out of sleeve.

Pass 29 Mar 2014 89,444 miles

off side rear brake disc corroded

rear exhaust joints corroded

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

both front side repeaters damaged and slightly deteriorated

noise from power steering pump/drive belt

off side rear (front to rear) brake pipe corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2014 89,444 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front side repeaters damaged and slightly deteriorated

noise from power steering pump/drive belt

off side rear (front to rear) brake pipe corroded

off side rear brake disc corroded

rear exhaust joints corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2013 78,058 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

off side front side repeater slightly damaged

Fail 23 Mar 2013 78,051 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

off side front side repeater slightly damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2012 66,791 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

nearside rear tyre below 1.6mm outside tested zone

Pass 22 Mar 2011 56,349 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

minor damage to n/s/f tyre wall

Fail 22 Mar 2011 56,349 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

minor damage to n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 23 Mar 2010 43,711 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 33,302 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 27,993 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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WU55 GXS is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WU55 GXS, 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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WU55 GXS is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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