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BJ55 SXU

2005 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

143,207 mi
Last recorded143,207 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 SXU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 143,207 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 143,207 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 130,052 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 130,052 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 109,355 miles

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)

Fail 15 May 2013 109,355 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 94,050 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 94,050 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 76,942 miles

condition of pads not known,limited vision

heat shield /engine rattle

slight play in both rear anti roll bar links

Fail 20 May 2011 76,942 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 60,204 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 53,747 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 44,628 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 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.

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