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EX05 PZH

2005 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,263 mi
Last recorded139,263 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 PZH
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 139,263 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

reverse lamps inop

Fail 5 Nov 2025 139,263 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

reverse lamps inop

Pass 6 Nov 2024 131,919 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Rear metal brake pipes corroded (flexy area).

Pass 2 Oct 2023 122,728 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Fail 28 Sep 2023 122,727 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested Brake fluid leak. (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Flexible brake hose. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system Flexible brake hose. (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Flexible brake hose area. (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 7 Oct 2022 113,050 miles

Front tyres worn.

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Fail 29 Sep 2022 112,881 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front tyres worn.

Headlight lenses deteriorated.

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 11 Oct 2021 105,530 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 99,246 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 90,501 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 90,476 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 79,820 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner walls offside front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear exhaust flanges corroded and weak

Fail 10 Aug 2018 79,814 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner walls offside front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear exhaust flanges corroded and weak

Pass 31 Mar 2017 63,358 miles

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

rear exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2016 58,626 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 54,749 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)

The Exhaust system is starting to rust in a lot of areas but not leaking at this time.

Pass 13 Mar 2014 47,247 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 36,454 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 21,588 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 8,906 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 8,525 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 8,525 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 7,617 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 6,115 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 PZH is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 3,000cc 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 EX05 PZH, 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 PZH registered?

EX05 PZH is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is EX05 PZH safe to buy?

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