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YG05 BCB

2005 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

172,381 mi
Last recorded172,381 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 BCB
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 172,381 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 172,381 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 170,093 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 160,985 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT VERY CLOSE (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 149,303 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 130,888 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 116,883 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 108,128 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 97,165 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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YG05 BCB is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YG05 BCB, 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 YG05 BCB registered?

YG05 BCB is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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