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BJ55 SXG

2005 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,604 mi
Last recorded127,604 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 127,604 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 127,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 123,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 101,400 miles

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

Rear pads starting to get low.

Fail 22 May 2019 101,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working high level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre heavily worn on inner and outer edge. Strongly advise replacing ASAP

Rear pads starting to get low.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear. (2-3mm) perished and slighty worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2018 90,864 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 84,527 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 76,854 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded static pipe to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 76,854 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded static pipe to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 70,807 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 61,499 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2013 55,431 miles

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

nearside front tyre has impact damage to inner sidewall

Pass 11 Jul 2012 49,023 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 34,937 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 34,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 30,631 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 23,895 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 16,076 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 SXG is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SXG, 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 SXG is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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