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EJ05 MBU

2005 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

150,309 mi
Last recorded150,309 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 MBU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 150,309 miles

Rear Rear subframe corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2020 146,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2019 141,901 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underbody corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2019 141,901 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underbody corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2018 136,556 miles

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

underbody corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2017 132,481 miles

under body corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2016 128,700 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2015 121,621 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 121,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 110,337 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 94,852 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 91,162 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 79,232 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 68,378 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 41,676 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2008 41,676 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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EJ05 MBU is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EJ05 MBU, 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 EJ05 MBU registered?

EJ05 MBU is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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