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BG55 KLU

2005 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,002 mi
Last recorded125,002 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 KLU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 125,002 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 121,195 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 121,195 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 116,754 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged nail in side of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 110,829 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 105,838 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 105,838 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 102,104 miles

All 4 tyres wearing on edges

Covers fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2019 97,788 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

Pass 30 Oct 2018 91,153 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

brake fluid has slight discolouration

Pass 1 Nov 2017 84,019 miles

Both front lower rear wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated

Engine covers

Pass 12 Oct 2016 77,640 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Both rear tyres badly worn on inner edges

undertrays

Pass 27 Oct 2015 70,699 miles

undertrays

Pass 22 Oct 2014 65,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

trims fitted to the floorpan, inner wheel arches and covering the outer sills unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 25 Oct 2013 58,599 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 50,416 miles

All tyres inner edges void of tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2011 46,286 miles

Covers over offside and nearside lower door sills,and offside and nearside floors & front & rear inner wings, not allowing full inspection

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 46,286 miles

Covers over offside and nearside lower door sills,and offside and nearside floors & front & rear inner wings, not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Oct 2010 40,700 miles

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches, outer sills and covering the floorpan unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 3 Nov 2009 32,286 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)

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches, outer sills and covering the floorpan unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 3 Nov 2008 23,736 miles

Covers over both door sills, and all inner wings, and offside & nearside floors , not allowing full inspection

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 KLU is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BG55 KLU, 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 BG55 KLU registered?

BG55 KLU is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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