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BD55 USM

2005 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

61,399 mi
Last recorded61,399 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 USM
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 61,399 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 60,213 miles

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

Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 58,154 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 57,538 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 56,408 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 53,688 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 53,366 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 53,364 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 52,174 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 48,309 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 48,309 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 43,411 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 43,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 39,607 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 36,485 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 30,910 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 21,533 miles

unable to fully inspect sills due to plastic cover sills fitted

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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BD55 USM is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BD55 USM, 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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BD55 USM is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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