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FX05 ZBO

2005 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

162,202 mi
Last recorded162,202 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 ZBO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 162,202 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 157,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 153,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 153,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe above fuel tank burst (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 149,212 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 144,886 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 144,886 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 140,835 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 136,532 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 130,817 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 125,367 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 120,295 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 114,769 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 109,601 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 100,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 100,179 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 87,077 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 87,077 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 70,973 miles

7 pin towbar socket indicators not working correctly

Pass 14 Feb 2011 55,876 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 40,539 miles

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

Small cut in N/S/R tyre sidewall

Pass 13 Feb 2009 23,536 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 ZBO is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FX05 ZBO, 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 FX05 ZBO registered?

FX05 ZBO is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is FX05 ZBO safe to buy?

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