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YM54 BWD

2005 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

129,697 mi
Last recorded129,697 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM54 BWD
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 129,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 129,697 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 127,549 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 126,057 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 123,838 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 121,168 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted undertrays fitted obsecuring some components

Fail 24 Mar 2020 121,168 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted undertrays fitted obsecuring some components

Pass 4 Apr 2019 117,463 miles

Offside Front insecure but preventing ingress of grease

engine covers fitted undertrays fitted obsecuring some components

Pass 27 Mar 2018 113,680 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine overs fitted undertrays fitted obsecuring some components

Pass 28 Mar 2017 109,548 miles

engine cover fitted undertrays fitted obecuring ome components

Pass 1 Apr 2016 104,914 miles

engine covers fitted under trays fitted obsecuring some components

Pass 9 Apr 2015 97,355 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 88,961 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 81,775 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

back exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2012 75,245 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 67,601 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 60,527 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 53,038 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2009 53,038 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 45,839 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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YM54 BWD is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YM54 BWD, 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 YM54 BWD registered?

YM54 BWD is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 7 February 2005.

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