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BF05 OHV

2005 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

201,061 mi
Last recorded201,061 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 OHV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 201,061 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 187,429 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 176,374 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2014 176,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 23 May 2013 17,302 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 170,262 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 163,446 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 156,173 miles

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

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)

Fail 27 May 2010 128,602 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 May 2010 128,602 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 106,661 miles

Both front brake discs corroded and in poor condition. (slight vibration).

Engine management light flashing.

N/S/F tyre close to legal limit.

O/S/R tyre on 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm).

Slight bulge in sidewall of N/S/R tyre.

Fail 27 Apr 2009 106,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both front brake discs corroded and in poor condition. (slight vibration).

Engine management light flashing.

N/S/F tyre close to legal limit.

O/S/R tyre on 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm).

Slight bulge in sidewall of N/S/R tyre.

Pass 7 Apr 2008 92,404 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 OHV is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OHV, 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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What year was BF05 OHV registered?

BF05 OHV is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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