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BX05 AYF

2005 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

175,305 mi
Last recorded175,305 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2017 175,305 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 157,343 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 157,343 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 144,925 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 134,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 134,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 120,095 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 106,580 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 106,468 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 94,840 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres badly worn on inner eges

electrical plug adrift under bonnet nearside

Pass 10 Jun 2010 86,281 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2009 70,513 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 53,918 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 AYF is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AYF, 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 BX05 AYF registered?

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

Is BX05 AYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX05 AYF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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