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BX05 AYP

2005 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

146,980 mi
Last recorded146,980 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 AYP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 146,980 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front caliper slightly binding

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 137,775 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

various points of corosions

Pass 29 Jul 2021 133,662 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

nearside heatshield on cat loose

Pass 11 Jul 2020 127,856 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 127,614 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 123,222 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 116,063 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 109,832 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 100,279 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 90,970 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 80,951 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 80,951 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 70,410 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 59,952 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 49,389 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 49,389 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 40,151 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 33,769 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 25,632 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 AYP is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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