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BL55 UHR

2005 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

139,637 mi
Last recorded139,637 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 UHR
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 139,637 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack (2.2.B.1f)

management light on

Fail 23 Dec 2016 139,637 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both link arms front and rear excesivewear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack (2.2.B.1f)

management light on

Pass 19 Dec 2015 117,394 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 117,394 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 95,277 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 95,277 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Dec 2013 85,616 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 31 Dec 2013 85,616 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 28 Dec 2012 75,463 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2012 75,463 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 66,884 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

squeel from drive belt area

Fail 29 Dec 2011 66,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

squeel from drive belt area

Pass 7 Jan 2011 57,255 miles

front tyre wear on edge . rear exhaust joints rusting

Pass 22 Dec 2009 46,939 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise cut in offside front tyre sidewall

advise vehicle permits in swept area offside front

Pass 9 Jan 2009 37,042 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 37,042 miles

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

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

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 UHR is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 UHR, 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 UHR is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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