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YT55 XTD

2005 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,884 mi
Last recorded149,884 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 XTD
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 149,884 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 144,566 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 4 Nov 2016 137,826 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear suspension roll bar rubber saddle bushes haves light play

Slight damage to N/S/F tyre outer wall

Surface corrosion to rear sub-frame

Under-tray fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2016 137,826 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Saddle bushes and both (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight damage to N/S/F tyre outer wall

Surface corrosion to rear sub-frame

Under-tray fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2015 133,019 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Nov 2014 124,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 124,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 122,298 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2013 122,298 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2012 113,838 miles

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

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

front brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 15 Aug 2011 98,668 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 84,892 miles

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

advise front brake discs worn adise replacement when pads wear out

Pass 27 Aug 2009 71,262 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 71,262 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2008 49,086 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 XTD is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Grey 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 YT55 XTD, 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 XTD is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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