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BJ55 SWF

2005 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,956 mi
Last recorded77,956 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 SWF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 77,956 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement On the limit of wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play On the limit of wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Around the full circumference of inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit of wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement On the limit of wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play On the limit of wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 77,955 miles

Front Power steering component leaking Front of vehicle possible pipe or cooler requires investigation. (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play On the limit of wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement On the limit of wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play On the limit of wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Around the full circumference of inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit of wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play On the limit of wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement On the limit of wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play On the limit of wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 68,296 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 68,296 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2017 58,670 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 58,211 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 58,211 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 42,122 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 39,928 miles

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

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

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

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

leveling device and washers missing from HID headlamps,

replace front wiper blades

Pass 11 Nov 2011 38,336 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 35,412 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge's.

Pass 25 Nov 2009 32,389 miles

offside front corner has slight accident damage

Pass 6 Nov 2008 19,856 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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BJ55 SWF is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 BJ55 SWF, 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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BJ55 SWF is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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