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BJ55 SNZ

2005 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,479 mi
Last recorded86,479 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 SNZ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 86,479 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 86,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 68,383 miles

Front Abnormal tyre wear inner edges

Undertray not fully secure middle rear (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 58,906 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 58,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot insecure, clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush disintegrated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 58,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 54,195 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both fronts and o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2018 49,692 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 49,692 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding severely. (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 43,952 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Inner sidewall cracking

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 39,813 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 34,524 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both rear tyres cracking

Pass 23 Sep 2013 31,105 miles

rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Sep 2012 27,494 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 24,060 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 20,529 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 16,866 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 15,229 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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BJ55 SNZ is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BJ55 SNZ, 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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BJ55 SNZ is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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