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BX05 AYS

2005 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

151,066 mi
Last recorded151,066 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 AYS
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 151,066 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 144,513 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 138,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 131,963 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 125,471 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 121,240 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 114,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 104,782 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 98,450 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 93,350 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 93,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear silencer baffles loose/rattling.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 87,199 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 87,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 77,346 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 77,346 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 67,803 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 59,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 59,778 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 49,689 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2011 49,656 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 39,899 miles

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

both front wishbone have deteriorated bushes

Pass 27 Aug 2009 29,850 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 22,425 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 AYS is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AYS, 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 AYS registered?

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

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