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BK05 UTR

2005 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

142,776 mi
Last recorded142,776 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 UTR
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 142,776 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Aug 2018 142,776 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Aug 2017 139,662 miles

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

child seats fitted to the rear obscuring full view to adult seat belts

nearside front bumper slightly damaged

noise from offside rear wheel when same rotated

offside windscreen wiper blade deteriorated

outer sill trim covers fitted, limiting view of sill panels

unable to clearly view condition of rear brake pads with road wheels in position

under body panels fitted, obscuring view to some under body components

Fail 14 Aug 2017 139,662 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

child seats fitted to the rear obscuring full view to adult seat belts

nearside front bumper slightly damaged

noise from offside rear wheel when same rotated

offside windscreen wiper blade deteriorated

outer sill trim covers fitted, limiting view of sill panels

unable to clearly view condition of rear brake pads with road wheels in position

under body panels fitted, obscuring view to some under body components

Pass 17 Aug 2016 134,376 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 134,372 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 128,878 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe Joint. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Wiper Blade not Serviceable.

Fail 13 Aug 2015 128,873 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Box Joint. (7.1.2)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe Joint. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Wiper Blade not Serviceable.

Pass 1 Aug 2014 123,865 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust cat to center cracked and minor exhaust blow badly corroded

exhaust to tail boxb flange badley corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2013 113,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 103,056 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre/rear exhaust mount loose

Fail 26 Mar 2012 103,052 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre/rear exhaust mount loose

Pass 5 Apr 2011 89,653 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 89,653 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 75,352 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 75,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 58,306 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 42,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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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BK05 UTR is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BK05 UTR, 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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BK05 UTR is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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