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BT55 EWK

2005 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

133,060 mi
Last recorded133,060 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 EWK
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 133,060 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 129,802 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 126,564 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 123,206 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 118,402 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 118,402 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 116,580 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 101,480 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 101,480 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 89,445 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

Pass 19 Jul 2010 77,598 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 67,952 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 47,607 miles

n/s o/s front wishbones rear bushes splitting

n/s o/s outer sills plastic trim fitted

o/s/f tyre slight wear inner tyre tread area

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 EWK is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 EWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT55 EWK registered?

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

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