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YS05 UTF

2005 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,266 mi
Last recorded106,266 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 UTF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 106,266 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre worn to 3mm ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack damp(maybe oil from engine) (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

sill covers & engine trays fitted

Fail 9 May 2019 106,263 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits & damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre worn to 3mm ()

Offside Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack damp(maybe oil from engine) (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

sill covers & engine trays fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2018 102,934 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 102,934 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2017 97,901 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 97,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 88,008 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 72,931 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 63,953 miles

exhaust leak center pipe at the y junction.

Fail 3 Apr 2014 63,953 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2013 56,841 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 48,048 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)

rear exhaust silencers and centre pipe corroding where they join

Pass 7 Apr 2011 39,464 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)

both front tyre treads worn very low,bald on the edges

Pass 13 Apr 2010 33,540 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low on the edges of tread

Pass 21 Apr 2009 25,070 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS INNER REARWARD MOUNTING BUSH WORN,SPLITTING

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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YS05 UTF is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YS05 UTF, 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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YS05 UTF is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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