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EK05 HDE

2005 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

108,006 mi
Last recorded108,006 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 HDE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 108,006 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 105,360 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 101,200 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 101,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Emergency space saver spare fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 97,887 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 95,124 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 93,673 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 84,943 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 80,906 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 76,000 miles

Offside Rear lower arm inner bush starting to get weak

windscreen has small chips

Pass 12 Aug 2016 71,348 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 63,407 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 56,159 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 49,733 miles

n/s/r tyre split in outer sidewall

Pass 16 Aug 2012 43,624 miles

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

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

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Aug 2011 36,761 miles

Front and rear brake discs have surface slight surface rust where it has been standing. This will clean off with use

Pass 14 Jul 2010 31,903 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 25,604 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 25,604 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 17,012 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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EK05 HDE 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 90%.

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 EK05 HDE, 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 EK05 HDE registered?

EK05 HDE is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is EK05 HDE safe to buy?

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