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BD54 VGO

2005 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,925 mi
Last recorded153,925 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 VGO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 153,925 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded/holed (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush separated/movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside headlamp pattern poor

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe corroded/holed (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres very worn inner / worn outer edges , cracked (5.2.3 (e))

brake fluid level slightly low

bumper ends loose

Fail 24 Feb 2021 153,925 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded/holed (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush separated/movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside headlamp pattern poor

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe corroded/holed (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres very worn inner / worn outer edges , cracked (5.2.3 (e))

brake fluid level slightly low

bumper ends loose

Pass 26 Feb 2020 148,976 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread covered in tape (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush seperated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp pattern poor

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front bumper end and inner arch liner adrift

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pinholed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded/slight leaks (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres wearing edges / slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 19 Feb 2019 142,344 miles

Both rear tyres & O/S/F tyres starting to wear edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid section on both joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Slight leak from PAS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Very slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Overall bodywork condition poor

Fail 19 Feb 2019 142,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both headlamps misted

Both rear tyres & O/S/F tyres starting to wear edges

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid section on both joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Slight leak from PAS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Very slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Overall bodywork condition poor

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 135,374 miles

Both front headlamps misted

Both front headlight aims slightly poor

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Feb 2018 135,374 miles

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

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

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

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

Both front headlamps misted

Both front headlight aims slightly poor

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Feb 2017 128,631 miles

Both front discs inner face slight corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

O/S/R door moulding adrift

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 11 Feb 2017 128,631 miles

Both front discs inner face slight corrosion

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

O/S/R door moulding adrift

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 119,861 miles

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

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

all tyres worn edges/cracked

front number plate poor condition-been covered in sticky tape

internal headlamp adjuster returned to zero

n/s headlamp pattern slightly poor

oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2016 119,861 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

all tyres worn edges/cracked

front number plate poor condition-been covered in sticky tape

internal headlamp adjuster returned to zero

n/s headlamp pattern slightly poor

oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2015 112,142 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all tyres cracking/sidewalls slightly poor

both front tyres wearing inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre very worn inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2014 103,719 miles

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

MIL illuminated

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 ball joint (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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust box cracked

front and rear exhaust joints corroded

isofix baby seat fitted n/s/r

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres wearing inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Feb 2014 103,719 miles

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

MIL illuminated

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 ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust box cracked

front and rear exhaust joints corroded

isofix baby seat fitted n/s/r

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres wearing inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Feb 2013 95,484 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake pads slightly worn

front tyres worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre losing shape

Pass 13 Feb 2013 95,484 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)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake pads slightly worn

front tyres worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre losing shape

Pass 12 Dec 2011 85,694 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)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 74,672 miles

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)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 62,059 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front lower arms bushes splits appearing[no play]

Pass 16 Dec 2008 53,776 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 40,417 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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BD54 VGO is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BD54 VGO, 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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BD54 VGO is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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