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YG55 XEU

2005 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

119,850 mi
Last recorded119,850 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 XEU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 119,850 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 107,781 miles

Slight underbody corrosion

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of underside

Pass 25 Jun 2015 102,971 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2015 102,958 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 79,648 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 68,084 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 68,084 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2012 46,851 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 46,726 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 43,526 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 42,635 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 33,256 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 23,851 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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YG55 XEU is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YG55 XEU, 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 YG55 XEU registered?

YG55 XEU is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is YG55 XEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG55 XEU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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