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BT05 WUW

2005 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,731 mi
Last recorded97,731 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 WUW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 97,731 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear ()

Pass 14 May 2016 77,149 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 59,524 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 45,455 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 24 Jul 2013 44,305 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 44,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 11 Jul 2012 37,180 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 37,119 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 22,052 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 17,735 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 14,686 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 11,864 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 WUW is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BT05 WUW, 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 WUW is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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