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BT55 EWS

2005 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,659 mi
Last recorded115,659 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 EWS
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 115,659 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 112,911 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 108,750 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 108,749 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 102,782 miles

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

OSF tyre worn on inner edge, NSF tyre worn on outer edge, Both rear tyres heavily perished

Fail 4 Aug 2017 102,782 miles

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

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

OSF tyre worn on inner edge, NSF tyre worn on outer edge, Both rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 16 Aug 2016 97,092 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2016 97,091 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits High (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight 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)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 92,011 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 86,468 miles

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

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)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 79,341 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 72,797 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 63,282 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 53,620 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 33,805 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 EWS is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EWS, 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 EWS is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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