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BK55 ZYH

2005 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,988 mi
Last recorded99,988 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 ZYH
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 99,988 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear suspension parts slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2019 97,673 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 94,164 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 94,164 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury near side mirror sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 85,750 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 77,753 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 74,324 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 74,204 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 74,095 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 74,095 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 72,558 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 70,752 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 64,872 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 64,872 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 56,924 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 56,924 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 47,908 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2009 47,908 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 35,217 miles

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

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

outer sills covered and undertrays fitted

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 ZYH is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZYH, 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 ZYH is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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