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BT55 EVD

2005 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

196,749 mi
Last recorded196,749 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 EVD
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 196,749 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 182,979 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 162,194 miles

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

Rear Axle/ chassis corroded.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 162,194 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Axle/ chassis corroded.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 143,759 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 132,414 miles

middle and rear exhaust corroded and deteriated

Pass 8 Oct 2016 123,445 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 107,759 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 99,191 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2013 94,743 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 82,720 miles

Centre and rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 28 Nov 2012 82,574 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre and rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 4 Nov 2011 70,933 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 58,921 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 58,921 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 45,353 miles

both front tyre treads worn low at inner and outer edges

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 32,265 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 EVD is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BT55 EVD, 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 EVD is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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