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YT05 WMG

2005 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

154,918 mi
Last recorded154,918 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 WMG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 154,918 miles

BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES PERISHING

FRONT AND REAR DISCS CORRODED

N/S/F SHOCKER STARTING TO MIST

Pass 19 Mar 2021 151,625 miles

Front cross member under radiator corroded cant see to access engine tray obscuring

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake near end of its travel

smell petrol underneath veichle and under bonet no sign of a leak

Fail 12 Mar 2021 151,624 miles

Nearside Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil corroded by trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning steering goes tight and feels notchy (2.1.5 (a))

Front cross member under radiator corroded cant see to access engine tray obscuring

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

handbrake near end of its travel

smell petrol underneath veichle and under bonet no sign of a leak

Pass 6 Mar 2020 150,099 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 145,350 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 145,334 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 138,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion with in rear susp/mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on side of tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 138,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion with in rear susp/mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on side of tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 131,208 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs showing signs of surface rust. (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 128,385 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 128,374 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 128,374 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 124,510 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak from nearside drive shaft seal

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 117,420 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 110,719 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 104,566 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 29 Mar 2010 85,089 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 60,946 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 39,806 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 WMG is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YT05 WMG, 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 YT05 WMG registered?

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

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