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BF05 APZ

2005 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,854 mi
Last recorded90,854 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 APZ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 90,854 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 88,359 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 exhaust sections in poor condition

Pass 1 Mar 2016 85,350 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 85,350 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 80,936 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakes out of balance

nearside and offside front drop link bars slight play

nearside and offside front tyres worn

power steering fluid low

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2014 76,862 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 76,862 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 11 Feb 2013 73,032 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 73,032 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/f brake disc corodded on inner face

Pass 2 Mar 2012 68,719 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake discs corodded on inner face

Pass 28 Feb 2011 59,964 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2010 43,142 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 43,142 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 29,655 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 15,600 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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BF05 APZ is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Blue 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 BF05 APZ, 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 APZ is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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