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GF05 OZB

2005 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

149,223 mi
Last recorded149,223 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 OZB
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 149,223 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 142,115 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 136,254 miles

n/side front tyre bald on edges

Pass 16 Sep 2022 127,740 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 118,166 miles

Brake fluid looks dirty

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. effort from nsf is less than osf (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner 'D' bush some wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm to body bush perishing/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm to body bush perishing/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 108,694 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 100,608 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 100,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 1 May 2018 94,850 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 87,957 miles

Front windscreen wiper blades slight smearing in use

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush is heavily worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (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 rear most bush is heavily worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 80,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush splitting/tearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front side repeater has a temporary repair to the lense

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 80,022 miles

Offside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush splitting/tearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 72,761 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 68,208 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 63,841 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 57,760 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 57,760 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 52,183 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 44,100 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 44,100 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 37,291 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 28,519 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

O/S/F wing mirror damaged

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

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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GF05 OZB is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc 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 GF05 OZB, 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 GF05 OZB registered?

GF05 OZB is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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The MOT history for GF05 OZB shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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