MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,207 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All metal brake pipes covered in plastic coating (limited vision for corrosion)
Front exhaust flange / rear exhaust flanges and exhaust hangers all badly corroded
Front suspension lower arm (rear) bushes getting very worn but no movement
N/s/f tyre wearing thin on edge
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
All metal brake pipes covered in plastic coating (limited vision for corrosion)
Engine oil low
Front exhaust flange / rear exhaust flanges and exhaust hangers all badly corroded
Front suspension lower arm (rear) bushes getting very worn but no movement
N/s/f tyre wearing thin on edge
Wipers smeary
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
nearside rear tyre worn out on inner edge
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil not showing on dipstick
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
nearside front and offside rear tyres cracking in sidewall
condition of pads not known,limited vision
heat shield /engine rattle
slight play in both rear anti roll bar links
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
condition of pads not known,limited vision
heat shield /engine rattle
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge(advise renewing)
screw in nearside front tyre inner edge
slight play in both rear anti roll bar links
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?
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BJ55 SXU is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 BJ55 SXU, 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 SXU registered?
BJ55 SXU is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 21 September 2005.
Is BJ55 SXU safe to buy?
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