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Y2 FJW

2005 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

80,319 mi
Last recorded80,319 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY2 FJW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 80,319 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Jan 2026 80,318 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jan 2025 78,794 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbone Rear bushes are cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 77,746 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Osf shocker has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 77,064 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor exhaust leak by middle exhaust hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 75,760 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 74,078 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 71,963 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 68,394 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 63,935 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 59,723 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 55,455 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 51,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres low on inner edges

Pass 21 Jan 2014 47,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2013 42,403 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 36,689 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 31,607 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jan 2010 27,460 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 21,673 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 15,049 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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Y2 FJW is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 Y2 FJW, 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 Y2 FJW registered?

Y2 FJW is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is Y2 FJW safe to buy?

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