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BF05 ATO

2005 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

155,340 mi
Last recorded155,340 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 ATO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 155,340 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 153,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 153,308 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 148,442 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 144,674 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 144,674 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2017 142,098 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 138,448 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 131,640 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 124,800 miles

slight play at steering rack

slight play n/s track rod end

Pass 21 Nov 2013 115,966 miles

both front anti-roll bar links worn

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2012 104,687 miles

n/s rack slight play

o/s/f anti-roll bar slight play

Pass 15 Mar 2011 97,514 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 86,621 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 86,618 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 71,184 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyre treads are starting to get low

Pass 5 Feb 2008 59,928 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 ATO is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Green 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 BF05 ATO, 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 ATO is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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