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BJ55 SXC

2005 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

77,894 mi
Last recorded77,894 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 77,894 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 77,268 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 75,688 miles

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2015 72,844 miles

rear coil springs slightly corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2015 72,844 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2014 69,978 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 66,587 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 62,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2011 55,882 miles

n/s/r brake pad getting low

Pass 15 Nov 2010 39,604 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 22,627 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 19,556 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 19,556 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 SXC 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 84.6%.

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 SXC, 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 BJ55 SXC registered?

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

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