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YC05 XJA

2005 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,915 mi
Last recorded123,915 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 XJA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 123,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

engine light on

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2018 123,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

engine light on

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2017 112,109 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 102,029 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 102,028 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 27 May 2015 95,604 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 95,360 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 88,699 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 80,405 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 70,872 miles

o/s/r tyre close limit

pads look low

slight play front drop links

Pass 4 May 2011 62,890 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front pads look low?

slight play n/s/f anti roll bar drop link

various parts exhausht deteriating/minor leak gasses

Pass 23 Apr 2010 51,273 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front pads both sides look like close to limit

Pass 24 Apr 2009 42,770 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 34,050 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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YC05 XJA is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YC05 XJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC05 XJA registered?

YC05 XJA is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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