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BT55 YGG

2005 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,312 mi
Last recorded89,312 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 89,312 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 85,310 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 85,309 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing seat belt stalk (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 80,633 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 75,959 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 69,610 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 66,794 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 66,278 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 60,850 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 60,844 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 52,076 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 43,558 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 43,558 miles

Front suspension retaining device missing BOTH FRONT BALL JOINTS (2.5.A.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 37,532 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 36,873 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 32,660 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Pass 20 Mar 2012 29,464 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Mar 2011 22,242 miles

both front tyres worn on in ner treat

screw in offside front tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2010 12,460 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 1,537 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 1,534 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 YGG is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YGG, 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 YGG registered?

BT55 YGG is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 19 December 2005.

Is BT55 YGG safe to buy?

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