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YM05 NZB

2005 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

122,860 mi
Last recorded122,860 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 NZB
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 122,860 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2023 122,860 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 116,823 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 113,964 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 113,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 107,989 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 103,033 miles

brake discs corroded,handbrake travel high

corrosion to subframes/suspension mounts/components

oil leak o/s rack area,front suspension arm bushes splitting

Fail 22 Feb 2016 103,033 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

brake discs corroded,handbrake travel high

corrosion to subframes/suspension mounts/components

oil leak o/s rack area,front suspension arm bushes splitting

Pass 2 Feb 2015 98,509 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 98,503 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 88,181 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Dec 2013 88,181 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 82,685 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 82,685 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 68,876 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 63,172 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 60,202 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 60,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Aug 2008 43,338 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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YM05 NZB is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YM05 NZB, 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 YM05 NZB registered?

YM05 NZB is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 6 August 2005.

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The MOT history for YM05 NZB shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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