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BT05 KEK

2005 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

140,561 mi
Last recorded140,561 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 KEK
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 140,561 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trialing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 140,552 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))

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

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

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

Central Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trialing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 129,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 129,391 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 121,629 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at the side of the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 115,708 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 115,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 108,559 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 108,559 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 95,579 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 95,579 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 79,337 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 74,821 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 74,786 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 74,780 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 74,780 miles

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

front discs corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2012 74,429 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 73,159 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 66,424 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 66,084 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 54,718 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 41,472 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 KEK is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KEK, 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 KEK is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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