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YU05 VXN

2005 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

214,021 mi
Last recorded214,021 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU05 VXN
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 214,021 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 209,469 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 204,747 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 196,985 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

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)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (3.5.1i)

centre to rear exhaust flanges corroded heavily

Pass 28 May 2015 188,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 May 2015 188,713 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 May 2014 180,950 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 180,515 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated.

vehicle has been stood.

Fail 14 May 2012 167,342 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 167,342 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 154,369 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 154,367 miles

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

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

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

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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YU05 VXN is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YU05 VXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YU05 VXN registered?

YU05 VXN is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is YU05 VXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU05 VXN shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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