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BF05 APU

2005 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,561 mi
Last recorded142,561 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 APU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2020 142,561 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

subframe corroded surface

unable to test sills fully due to side skirts

Pass 2 Jul 2019 136,700 miles

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 21 Jun 2018 129,453 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 123,098 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 118,082 miles

o/s/r tyre devoid of tread on inside edge

Pass 18 Jun 2015 112,484 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 107,421 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 107,421 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 101,486 miles

exaust flange corroded

exaust heatshield loose

front brake discs badly corroded

o/s/r tyre bald on both edges

Pass 2 Jul 2012 94,944 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 6 Jul 2011 85,402 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 76,764 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 65,507 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 52,048 miles

n/s rear shock absorber has low effort

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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BF05 APU is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BF05 APU, 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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BF05 APU is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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