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BG55 KOB

2005 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,087 mi
Last recorded129,087 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 129,087 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 129,080 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 124,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Dec 2018 124,892 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 113,335 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 113,335 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 107,985 miles

under-trays fitted

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 107,985 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40 18 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

under-trays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2015 103,182 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 103,005 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases where rear silencers join (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 100,665 miles

nearside rear seat belt not tested (child)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 100,665 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside headlamp aim not tested

nearside rear seat belt not tested (child)

offside front inner CV gaitor leaking grease

Pass 23 Nov 2013 89,360 miles

front pads low and close to failure, rear exhaust divider has slight blow, screen is damaged

Fail 22 Nov 2013 89,360 miles

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

front pads low and close to failure, rear exhaust divider has slight blow, screen is damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2012 78,878 miles

rear exhaust section splits into two and has slight blow from the divide, nearside front lower ball joint worn

Fail 27 Nov 2012 78,869 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust section splits into two and has slight blow from the divide, nearside front lower ball joint worn

Pass 15 Sep 2011 69,340 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Nov 2010 62,104 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 62,098 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering component fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2009 54,784 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 40,704 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 KOB is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KOB, 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 KOB is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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