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WX55 BWB

2005 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

178,671 mi
Last recorded178,671 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 BWB
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 178,671 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 176,450 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 176,001 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 173,023 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 169,568 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 169,568 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 167,164 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 167,164 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mount broken (7.1.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 152,458 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 152,489 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 152,458 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 135,450 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 135,450 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 118,980 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 118,980 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 104,636 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 104,636 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 89,649 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 89,640 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 84,396 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 71,944 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Aug 2008 52,262 miles

o/s/f suspension arm, rear bush deteriorating.

rear brake pads low.

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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WX55 BWB is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WX55 BWB, 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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WX55 BWB is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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