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EO55 XZR

2005 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,095 mi
Last recorded175,095 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 XZR
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 175,095 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 175,095 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 169,985 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 162,287 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 162,287 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 152,258 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 147,631 miles

Both front lower suspension arm inner rear bushes split esp n/s

Both rear radius arm main bushes split and de-laminating

Slight slackness noted in both rear antiroll bar links

exhaust is rusty

headlamps have deteorated

Fail 12 Nov 2021 147,587 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both front lower suspension arm inner rear bushes split esp n/s

Both rear radius arm main bushes split and de-laminating

Slight slackness noted in both rear antiroll bar links

Pass 7 Nov 2020 143,961 miles

4x4 vehicle tapley brake test

Most suspension bushes are perished esp front lower arm bushes

exhaust is rusty

r/n/s anti roll bar link is worn

Pass 12 Nov 2019 136,188 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 132,409 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lightly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm, rear bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tapley brake test carried out.

Fail 17 Nov 2018 132,409 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lightly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm, rear bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Tapley brake test carried out.

Pass 10 Nov 2017 128,815 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 123,394 miles

Nearside Front small cut in tyre wall less than 10mm

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 123,394 miles

Nearside Front small cut in tyre wall less than 10mm

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 119,191 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 114,669 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 106,713 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 99,770 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 79,880 miles

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

front tyres worn uneven

Pass 28 Oct 2010 58,630 miles

front tyres worn uneven

plastic covers fitted to underside of car,some testable items not visible.

Pass 11 Nov 2009 43,177 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 43,177 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 25,613 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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EO55 XZR is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EO55 XZR, 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 EO55 XZR registered?

EO55 XZR is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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