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BT55 YFZ

2005 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

146,545 mi
Last recorded146,545 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 YFZ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 146,545 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 146,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 142,750 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 142,750 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 134,303 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 134,303 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2017 125,185 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 125,285 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 118,209 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 104,748 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 95,230 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 83,838 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

suspect coolant leak from radiator area

Pass 17 Dec 2012 75,010 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 65,487 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 53,648 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 43,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 43,942 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 33,282 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 YFZ is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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