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BX05 AYE

2005 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,355 mi
Last recorded100,355 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 AYE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 100,355 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 96,072 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 96,072 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 89,992 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 89,992 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 89,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 85,607 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 81,762 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 77,173 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 73,705 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 73,702 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 65,510 miles

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

both rear tyres worn very unevenly and worn very close to cords

nearside front tyre no tread on inner edge and very low pressure suspect puncture

Pass 5 Sep 2011 51,119 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 41,409 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 35,903 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 25,271 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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BX05 AYE is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BX05 AYE, 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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What year was BX05 AYE registered?

BX05 AYE is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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