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BL55 UHZ

2005 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,627 mi
Last recorded99,627 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 99,627 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 99,613 miles

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

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))

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 91,712 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 84,241 miles

Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning mirror side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted restricting access

Fail 20 Feb 2024 84,241 miles

Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning mirror side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

sill covers fitted restricting access

Pass 17 Feb 2023 74,083 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning door indicator (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Feb 2023 74,082 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one of two bulbs not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning door indicator (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Feb 2022 66,065 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower gearbox oil leak

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play d/bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play d/bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

SILL COVERS FITTED RESTRICTED INSPECTION

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COVERED RESTICTING ACCESS TO SOME PARTS

Pass 9 Feb 2021 59,520 miles

Nearside Front Inner gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear child seat fitted

SILL COVERS FITTED RESTRICTED INSPECTION

Pass 27 Feb 2020 55,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COVERED RESTICTING ACCESS TO SOME COMPONENTS

Fail 25 Feb 2020 55,567 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COVERED RESTICTING ACCESS TO SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 12 Feb 2019 40,581 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 34,643 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 28,777 miles

215/45/17 O/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY O/S/R TYRE DAMAGED

Pass 24 Feb 2016 17,331 miles

Offside Front nail in tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2015 16,422 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 15,431 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 14,003 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 12,855 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 11,273 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 9,393 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 7,477 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 UHZ is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BL55 UHZ, 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 UHZ is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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