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BG55 KLD

2005 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

156,128 mi
Last recorded156,128 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 KLD
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 156,128 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 149,524 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear axle and arms corroded

covers fitted to under vehicle

vehicle has slight corrosion

Fail 26 Sep 2019 149,524 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear axle and arms corroded

covers fitted to under vehicle

vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2018 141,018 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 134,558 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front lower wishbone rear bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2016 127,861 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2016 127,861 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2015 121,723 miles

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

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 21 Sep 2015 121,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 15 Sep 2014 115,233 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper poor

Fail 15 Sep 2014 115,233 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper poor

Pass 26 Sep 2013 109,113 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges

nail nearside rear tyre and inner wall poor

Fail 23 Sep 2013 109,113 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges

nail nearside rear tyre and inner wall poor

Pass 25 Sep 2012 102,879 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 102,879 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 38,924 miles

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

Os/Ns rear seatbelts not checked due to child seats fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2011 38,924 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Os/Ns rear seatbelts not checked due to child seats fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2010 90,920 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 84,158 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 69,542 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 69,475 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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 KLD is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KLD, 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 KLD is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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