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BL55 RZY

2005 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,459 mi
Last recorded138,459 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 RZY
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 138,459 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 136,059 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 135,890 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 135,268 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 134,732 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 134,732 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits C0 not met (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure exhaust connection was loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake insecure brake hose pipe (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 133,806 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 133,806 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 133,806 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 132,083 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 131,254 miles

both rear tyres perishing

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

some play in o/s/f wheel bearing + slight noise

Pass 19 Sep 2016 129,111 miles

slight exhaust leak

slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 15 Sep 2016 129,111 miles

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

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

slight exhaust leak

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 22 Sep 2015 126,664 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

slight exhaust leak between front/middle sections

slight play in rear anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 17 Sep 2014 121,604 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 121,604 miles

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

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

battery loose

child seat fitted to n/s/r

o/s/r brake pads thin

slight play in o/s/r link pin

Pass 6 Sep 2013 117,784 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r

o/s/r tyre close to limit

slight play in both rear link pins

Pass 10 Sep 2012 109,637 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 99,436 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 87,639 miles

Front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 25 Sep 2009 75,928 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 64,729 miles

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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BL55 RZY is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BL55 RZY, 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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BL55 RZY is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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