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EK55 VCT

2005 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,935 mi
Last recorded78,935 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 VCT
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 78,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45/18 inside face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 78,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45/18 inside face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 73,466 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside edge 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside edge 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 67,875 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 64,235 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 58,671 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 56,348 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 53,008 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 53,008 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 51,037 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 48,812 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2016 46,999 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2015 44,283 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 44,211 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 41,931 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 38,906 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 34,944 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 31,177 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 27,654 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 22,105 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 15,925 miles

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

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

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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EK55 VCT is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EK55 VCT, 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 EK55 VCT registered?

EK55 VCT is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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