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BK55 ZZG

2005 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

172,086 mi
Last recorded172,086 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 172,086 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 172,086 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2020 159,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 138,792 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 138,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2018 121,572 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 112,282 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak rear diff ()

under tray/under floor covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Mar 2016 103,981 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 86,560 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear diff leaking

Pass 6 Apr 2013 80,615 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

front & rear brake pads getting low.

slight damage n/s mirror casing

Fail 6 Apr 2013 80,615 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

front & rear brake pads getting low.

slight damage n/s mirror casing

Pass 13 Mar 2012 69,757 miles

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

slight oil leak rear diff

Pass 28 Mar 2011 55,223 miles

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

oil leak rear

Fail 28 Mar 2011 55,222 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

oil leak rear

Pass 23 Feb 2010 45,196 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 37,220 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 37,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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 ZZG is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZZG, 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 ZZG registered?

BK55 ZZG is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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