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BT55 ETY

2005 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

210,111 mi
Last recorded210,111 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 ETY
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 210,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 210,109 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 200,859 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 200,859 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 186,483 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 186,483 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 167,316 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

engine management light illuminated

rear n/s tyre 3mm

rear n/s tyre worn on outer shoulder

slight damage to n/s wiper blade

Fail 26 Nov 2014 167,316 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

engine management light illuminated

rear n/s tyre 3mm

rear n/s tyre worn on outer shoulder

slight damage to n/s wiper blade

Pass 5 Dec 2013 143,643 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 143,643 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front brake discs lipped

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 123,212 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs lipped

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

Slight damage to windscreen

Fail 28 Nov 2012 123,212 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs lipped

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

Slight damage to windscreen

Fail 28 Nov 2011 102,694 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 102,694 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 82,433 miles

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

front o/s brake disc damaged due to pad backing contact

Fail 24 Nov 2010 82,424 miles

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

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

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

front o/s brake disc damaged due to pad backing contact

Pass 26 Nov 2009 64,324 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 64,324 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 47,408 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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BT55 ETY is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 BT55 ETY, 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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BT55 ETY is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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