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YT55 LVE

2005 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,794 mi
Last recorded102,794 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 LVE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 102,794 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 101,434 miles

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

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

exhaust back box flanges corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2016 101,434 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section of exhaust (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 93,575 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 86,802 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 75,408 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 67,122 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey when rotataed

Fail 29 Sep 2012 67,119 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey when rotataed

Fail 25 Sep 2012 66,903 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 57,558 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 42,087 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 28,244 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 22,601 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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YT55 LVE is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YT55 LVE, 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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YT55 LVE is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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