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BL05 GPE

2005 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

146,238 mi
Last recorded146,238 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 GPE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 146,238 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under body corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2020 132,290 miles

Both front lower wishbone rear bushes perishing

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 123,191 miles

Both front lower rear wish bone bushes perishing

Under body corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2018 115,984 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exhaust has a minor leak of gases

Pass 27 Jul 2017 108,392 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2016 101,661 miles

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

exhaust is in poor condition

general underbody corrsion

Pass 3 Jul 2015 93,883 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2014 87,640 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 78,665 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 66,954 miles

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 14 Jun 2011 58,219 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 49,378 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

both rear discs slight pitting

Pass 16 Jun 2010 49,378 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear discs slight pitting

Pass 1 Jun 2009 40,505 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 33,779 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 33,779 miles

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

both front wearing on inside edge

slight damage on o/s/r rim

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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BL05 GPE is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL05 GPE, 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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BL05 GPE is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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