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BT05 JZW

2005 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,275 mi
Last recorded69,275 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2009
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 JZW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2009 69,275 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 69,269 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

knock from osf wheel on brake application

Pass 22 Jul 2008 56,504 miles

N/S/F lower arm rear bush bonding starting to detach

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

Fail 21 Jul 2008 56,504 miles

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/F lower arm rear bush bonding starting to detach

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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BT05 JZW is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 JZW, 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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What year was BT05 JZW registered?

BT05 JZW is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is BT05 JZW safe to buy?

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