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BG55 KKR

2005 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

151,232 mi
Last recorded151,232 miles
Recorded on2 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 KKR
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 May 2022 151,232 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 151,226 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2021 142,904 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 136,998 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 136,998 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 130,353 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 124,084 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 124,044 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2017 114,768 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 109,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 108,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2015 95,579 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 89,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front sections of exhaust heat shields insecure.

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 85,140 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 85,117 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 78,965 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)

offside headlight fitted with yellow tinged bulb.

Fail 26 Apr 2013 78,965 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside headlamp fitted with yellow tinged bulb

Fail 27 Apr 2012 74,954 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside head lamp bulb is held in with packing on rear of dust cap spring is missing this is what we found when we stripped it down

nearside head light out put is a lot weaker than offside

nearside rear brake disc surface is corroding

Pass 27 Apr 2012 74,954 miles

nearside head lamp bulb is held in with packing on rear of dust cap spring is missing this is what we found when we stripped it down

nearside head light out put is a lot weaker than offside

nearside rear brake disc surface is corroding

Pass 21 Oct 2010 65,454 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 59,337 miles

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)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 59,337 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 41,155 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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BG55 KKR is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BG55 KKR, 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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BG55 KKR is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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