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GK05 BFY

2005 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,965 mi
Last recorded128,965 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 BFY
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2024 128,965 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position opened and wont close (6.2.1 (e))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both fronts x2 (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked x1 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads 2mm possible piston stuck (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both rears x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracked x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 122,647 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 117,671 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2019 114,004 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 113,978 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 106,324 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear tyre splitting on inner side wall

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2017 92,224 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 84,929 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 84,929 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 78,813 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 68,865 miles

both rear anti roll bar rubbers worn

y section of exhaust has minor leak of exhaust gases

Pass 7 Oct 2013 61,385 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge /small cuts in side wall

Pass 3 Oct 2012 55,579 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 49,832 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 49,816 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 39,090 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 32,015 miles

both front tyres and offside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

Pass 22 Feb 2008 25,466 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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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GK05 BFY is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 3,000cc 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 GK05 BFY, 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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GK05 BFY is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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