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BJ05 YOX

2005 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,291 mi
Last recorded159,291 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 YOX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 159,291 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 159,269 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 May 2018 152,648 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 146,140 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 137,714 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre,very inner edge and sidewall damage (4.1.E.1)

Rear both tyres close to limit

Pass 12 Aug 2015 131,540 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 8 Aug 2015 131,540 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 28 Aug 2014 124,322 miles

EML ON

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

offside front cat heatshield loose

Fail 26 Aug 2014 124,321 miles

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

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

EML ON

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

offside front cat heatshield loose

Pass 22 Aug 2013 116,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all shocks damp?

both cat and rear pipe heat shields loose

slight damage on inner sidewall ,nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Aug 2013 116,101 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all shocks damp?

both cat and rear pipe heat shields loose

slight damage on inner sidewall ,nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2012 107,861 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 107,848 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 96,970 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 84,516 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 84,516 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 72,309 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 67,387 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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BJ05 YOX is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BJ05 YOX, 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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BJ05 YOX is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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