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BU54 TXB

2005 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,973 mi
Last recorded112,973 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 TXB
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2021 112,973 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 111,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm - 215/45R17 87y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 109,404 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 105,128 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 105,098 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel tank insecure bolt not tight (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 101,593 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 97,620 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 97,619 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 92,689 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 87,038 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 86,896 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 82,702 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 76,559 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 70,935 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 64,909 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 54,019 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 41,504 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 38,781 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges.

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

suspect front pads wearing thin.

suspect rear pads wearing thin.

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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BU54 TXB is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BU54 TXB, 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 BU54 TXB registered?

BU54 TXB is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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