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YP05 VWK

2005 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

80,286 mi
Last recorded80,286 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 VWK
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 80,286 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 77,376 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 72,683 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 69,133 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 65,924 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 60,691 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 56,267 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 56,267 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 56,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion front and rear suspension components

Pass 3 Nov 2018 56,203 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 53,514 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 4 May 2016 48,559 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 47,525 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 47,525 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 16 May 2014 47,185 miles

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

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

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 9 May 2013 38,167 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 May 2012 30,929 miles

Both front brake discs are corroded on inner edge.ADVISE.

Both front tyres are worn on inner edge.ADVISE.

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

Pass 31 May 2011 24,164 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 19,866 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 15,296 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 10,618 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 10,505 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 VWK is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VWK, 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 YP05 VWK registered?

YP05 VWK is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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