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YT05 AAO

2005 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

211,595 mi
Last recorded211,595 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 AAO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 211,595 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight corrosion to all underside of vehicle

Fail 6 Jun 2017 211,570 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play in the rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near the spring (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint all (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded all (2.3.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all inc inner sills / wishbones / arms (2.4.A.3)

tow bar corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2016 200,893 miles

chip in screen just in limit

n/s/r bottom arm rear bush perishing and starting to split

rear pads getting low

slight play in o/s/f rack arm

Fail 7 Jun 2016 200,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking shocker (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

chip in screen just in limit

n/s/r bottom arm rear bush perishing and starting to split

o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm

rear pads getting low

slight play in o/s/f rack arm

Pass 8 Apr 2015 187,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 175,425 miles

slight play in steering rack offside

Pass 3 Apr 2013 161,124 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 160,768 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 138,836 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 117,381 miles

Both rear tyres bold outer edges just legal

Middle section blowing slightly and flangers thin

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 117,381 miles

Both rear tyres bold outer edges just legal

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Middle section blowing slightly and flangers thin

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 97,552 miles

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

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

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

front reg plate slightly corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2009 79,542 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 79,542 miles

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

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 61,465 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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YT05 AAO is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YT05 AAO, 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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YT05 AAO is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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