2005 Subaru Legacy 3.0L Petrol · BW05 HHP
2005 Subaru Legacy (3.0L, petrol). First registered 09 Aug 2005. MOT expired on 28 Oct 2022.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU LEGACY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BW05 HHP Key Findings
- No MOT test records found for this registration
- MOT expired on 28/10/2022
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MOT Status
No MOT history available
No MOT test records were found for this registration. DVSA’s digital archive only covers tests from 2005, so a vehicle that has not been tested since then may legitimately have no visible history.
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Known faults for Subaru Subaru Legacy Mk4 (BL/BP)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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MOT Status
No MOT history available
No MOT test records were found for this registration. DVSA’s digital archive only covers tests from 2005, so a vehicle that has not been tested since then may legitimately have no visible history.
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- EJ25 Naturally Aspirated Head Gasket Seepage and FailureSerious
The single-overhead-cam 2.5-litre petrol boxer engine (EJ253) uses single-layer cylinder head gaskets that degrade over time and mileage. Between 80,000 and 120,000 miles, external weeping of oil and engine coolant develops at the lower block-to-head mating surfaces. If left unresolved, the breach allows combustion gases to enter the cooling jacket, causing coolant loss, overheating, warped cylinder heads, and heater matrix airlocks. Rectification requires engine removal, cylinder head skimming, and installation of upgraded multi-layer steel (MLS) head gaskets.
- Rear Suspension Lateral Link and Subframe CorrosionModerate
UK road salt and wet climates cause aggressive galvanic corrosion on the Legacy multi-link rear suspension assembly. The steel lateral links, upper wishbones, and eccentric alignment bolts seize solid inside the aluminium suspension knuckles and rear subframe bushings, making four-wheel geometry adjustment impossible. Over time, heavy corrosion can weaken the subframe crossmember and spring perches, leading to MOT failure, uneven rear tyre wear, and nervous highway stability.
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