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BL55 SHX

2005 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,730 mi
Last recorded139,730 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 SHX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 139,730 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 137,102 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 137,102 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 133,227 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 133,227 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 129,735 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 129,735 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 124,573 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Diff.leaking offside inner seal failing

Pass 7 Jan 2021 120,470 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2019 115,728 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 110,794 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 110,794 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 105,811 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both side (2.7.2a)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 105,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both side (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both side (2.7.2a)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 101,693 miles

Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged both side (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHING INNER WALL

Fail 7 Jul 2016 101,693 miles

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

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

Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged both side (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 95,621 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 95,614 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 85,988 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 80,815 miles

Alternate bell squeeking

EM light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 73,788 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

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)

battery insecure

Fail 30 Mar 2012 73,788 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 21 Feb 2011 66,952 miles

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

Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 65,139 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Off side front tyre wearing uneven

front discs corrosion on inner edges .

Pass 10 Dec 2009 51,338 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 51,338 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 37,745 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 SHX is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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