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YC05 XJB

2005 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

135,151 mi
Last recorded135,151 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 XJB
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 135,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 135,149 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2017 130,963 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear. (3.5.1g)

Engine management light on.

Fail 7 Feb 2017 130,962 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing ball joint split pin missing. (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing ball joint split pin missing. (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear. (3.5.1g)

Engine management light on.

Pass 3 Feb 2016 125,742 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 121,168 miles

management light on

Fail 27 Jan 2015 121,168 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

management light on

Pass 6 Jan 2014 116,486 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 112,131 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 112,131 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine management light on.

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 106,713 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 100,649 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 100,649 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 93,566 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 93,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 87,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 79,068 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 79,065 miles

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

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

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 XJB is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YC05 XJB, 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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YC05 XJB is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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