CarVerify

Free Car Check

YD05 TPZ

2005 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 3000cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,653 mi
Last recorded94,653 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 TPZ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 94,653 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 90,459 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 85,771 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 80,300 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 80,300 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 75,343 miles

both front discs cooroded not causing judder at this point also pads lowish

Fail 12 Feb 2014 75,343 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front discs cooroded not causing judder at this point also pads lowish

Pass 22 Feb 2013 69,056 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 61,269 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 61,269 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 54,584 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all coil springs corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2011 54,584 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all coil springs corroded

both front suspension arms rear bushes starting to split

Pass 24 Mar 2010 47,948 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 47,948 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 40,792 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear wiper split

Pass 8 Mar 2008 32,297 miles

both front bottom arms rear bushes starting to detach

front tyres near wear indicators

Fail 8 Mar 2008 32,297 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front bottom arms rear bushes starting to detach

front tyres near wear indicators

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
Full Subaru Legacy reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YD05 TPZ is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YD05 TPZ, 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

How do I check the history of YD05 TPZ?

You can check the full history of YD05 TPZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YD05 TPZ registered?

YD05 TPZ is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 26 March 2005.

Is YD05 TPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD05 TPZ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YD05 TPZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YD05 TPZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.