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BK55 ZXZ

2005 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,984 mi
Last recorded92,984 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 ZXZ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 92,984 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 88,790 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 7 Jan 2015 83,798 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 83,798 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 3 Jan 2015 83,608 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers door panel sticking out

partial contact on b hoth rear disc's outer faces

Pass 20 Dec 2013 79,731 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 75,352 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2012 75,352 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 69,552 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside and nearside front brale discs slightly worn

offside rear tyre slight cut in tread

Fail 21 Dec 2011 69,726 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside and nearside front brale discs slightly worn

offside rear tyre slight cut in tread

Pass 4 Dec 2010 58,527 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 51,209 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 45,278 miles

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

both front tyres have several long cracks, cords not exposed

Fail 6 Oct 2008 45,278 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres have several long cracks, cords not exposed

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 ZXZ is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZXZ, 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 BK55 ZXZ registered?

BK55 ZXZ is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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