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FX05 ZBL

2005 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,193 mi
Last recorded131,193 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 ZBL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 131,193 miles

ABS seems to have an intermittant fault, further investigation required

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at union (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 113,192 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

ABS seems to have an intermittant fault, further investigation required

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at union (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 113,224 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective starting smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 113,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective starting smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 106,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 106,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 96,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 96,022 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 91,051 miles

Underside of vehicle and brake disc`s covered in surface corrosion

Fail 16 Mar 2018 91,051 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 86,765 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

plastic under tray fitted covering mot-able items and prescribed areas

rear suspension components rusty

Pass 8 Mar 2016 80,524 miles

corrosion starting on rear metal brake pipes

movement in rear anti roll bar links

wind screen cracked along lower edge

Pass 13 Mar 2015 75,889 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre to rear exhaust joint deteriorated and leaking slightly but not deemded excessive at time of test, advise carrying out a repair soon

front to centre exhaust joint corroding and weakened slightly

Fail 11 Mar 2015 75,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

centre to rear exhaust joint deteriorated and leaking slightly but not deemded excessive at time of test, advise carrying out a repair soon

front to centre exhaust joint corroding and weakened slightly

Pass 11 Mar 2014 70,350 miles

rearof front wish bone rubber bushes deteriorating

slight corrosion starting on rear brake pipes

Pass 28 Feb 2013 64,831 miles

rear brake pads low

rear exhaust flange very rusty

Fail 28 Feb 2013 64,831 miles

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

rear brake pads low

rear exhaust flange very rusty

Pass 12 Mar 2012 59,004 miles

corrosion starting orear metal brake pipes to flexibles

slight movement in all anti roll bar links

Pass 9 Mar 2011 52,566 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 52,566 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 44,768 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 44,768 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 34,209 miles

small cut on inside of offside front tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2008 26,575 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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FX05 ZBL is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FX05 ZBL, 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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FX05 ZBL is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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