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YP55 YXE

2005 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

180,036 mi
Last recorded180,036 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 YXE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 180,036 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 176,867 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 172,759 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 170,831 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively scored/worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 170,625 miles

Brake performance not tested because of rear pads (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively scored/worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 165,702 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 157,095 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 143,933 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 129,912 miles

rear anti roll bar link ball joint have slight play

rear anti roll d bushes worn with slight play

Pass 7 Nov 2016 116,455 miles

both front lower arm,rear bushes in poor condition

Pass 25 Nov 2015 104,702 miles

rear pads look low

Pass 21 Nov 2014 90,226 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 75,549 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 60,424 miles

both lower arm ,rear bush perished

front anti roll saddle bushes worn with play

n/s.f tyre just legal

n/s/r tyre just legal

Pass 24 Nov 2011 46,737 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 37,088 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 37,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 28,140 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 19,775 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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YP55 YXE is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YP55 YXE, 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 YP55 YXE registered?

YP55 YXE is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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