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BK55 HNV

2005 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

157,003 mi
Last recorded157,003 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 HNV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2017 157,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 146,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 136,828 miles

middle exhaust corroded

engine warning light on

number plates starting to de laminate

Fail 25 Feb 2015 136,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

bonnet secondary catch stiff

engine warning light on

headlamp lenses starting to fade

middle exhaust corroded

number plates starting to de laminate

Pass 19 Feb 2014 127,372 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 117,933 miles

both front anti roll bar rubber bushes slightly worn

Fail 5 Mar 2013 117,932 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

both front anti roll bar rubber bushes slightly worn

both front wiper blade rubber slightly worn

Fail 4 May 2012 117,791 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 117,791 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 111,902 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 111,902 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 104,739 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 91,738 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 91,738 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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BK55 HNV is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BK55 HNV, 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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BK55 HNV is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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