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EX05 EZP

2005 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

178,939 mi
Last recorded178,939 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 EZP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 178,939 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 178,939 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2024 175,666 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 175,666 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 166,826 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 160,267 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 154,675 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 150,300 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 145,792 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms ,rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 138,890 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 138,686 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 129,327 miles

EML Light on

Nearside Front Tyre slight damage outer sidewall

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)

Undertrays

Fail 12 Mar 2018 129,327 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML Light on

Nearside Front Tyre slight damage outer sidewall

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)

Undertrays

Pass 15 Mar 2017 121,694 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 112,429 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 112,429 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 105,004 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 105,004 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 98,834 miles

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

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)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 94,365 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 86,018 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 76,205 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 76,205 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 65,093 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 53,522 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 41,852 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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EX05 EZP is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EX05 EZP, 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 EX05 EZP registered?

EX05 EZP is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is EX05 EZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 EZP shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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