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YP05 JXY

2005 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

181,185 mi
Last recorded181,185 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 JXY
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 181,185 miles

Corrosion to all flexi ferrules

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge is bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 178,461 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 178,451 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 167,822 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 150,705 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 131,471 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 110,304 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management lamp on

offside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 7 Mar 2011 110,304 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

engine management lamp on

offside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 20 Apr 2010 93,879 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 71,381 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 92,035 miles

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

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 14 Apr 2008 52,807 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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YP05 JXY is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YP05 JXY, 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 YP05 JXY registered?

YP05 JXY is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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