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BT05 JZJ

2005 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

88,226 mi
Last recorded88,226 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 JZJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 88,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 88,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 84,882 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 84,791 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 82,655 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 82,615 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 78,859 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 78,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 74,409 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate cracked, rear plate deteroirated (0.1 (b))

nearside front suspension arm and strut both corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2021 74,380 miles

Brake performance not tested due to burst/leaking pipe and rear subframe condition (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened very rusty and hole in several places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2020 69,162 miles

Front number plate cracked

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Unable to inspect underbody and sills areas - plastic covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2019 63,347 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 55,418 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 52,527 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 52,094 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 49,263 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 47,512 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 46,283 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 44,548 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 42,792 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 42,699 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 40,848 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 39,603 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 33,068 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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BT05 JZJ is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 BT05 JZJ, 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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BT05 JZJ is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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