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VHZ 4371

2005 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

181,265 mi
Last recorded181,265 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHZ 4371
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 181,265 miles

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

rear subframe very rusty

underside vehicle very rusty

Fail 18 May 2026 180,864 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

front brake pads getting low

rear subframe very rusty

underside vehicle very rusty

Pass 10 Jun 2025 174,494 miles

front brake pads getting low

rear subframe very rusty

underside vehicle very rusty

Fail 19 May 2025 174,493 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))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailbox (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure tailbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads getting low

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

Rear subframe very rusty

complete underside vehicle very rusty

Pass 20 May 2024 168,318 miles

rear underside vehicle very rusty

Fail 20 May 2024 168,318 miles

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

rear underside vehicle very rusty

Pass 17 May 2023 158,032 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

both front tyres wearing badly inside edges

Fail 3 May 2023 157,777 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Rear tail box exhaust slight blow

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

Rear brake pads getting low

both front tyres wearing badly inside edges

Pass 13 May 2022 148,709 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 148,709 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 143,342 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 143,342 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 139,327 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 133,969 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2019 133,969 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 129,059 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 16 May 2018 129,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust rusty

Pass 8 Aug 2017 121,300 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

under covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 8 Aug 2017 121,300 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

under covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 4 Aug 2016 109,878 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Front both tyres wearing inner edge of tread

under trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 4 Aug 2016 109,878 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Front both tyres wearing inner edge of tread

under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 7 Aug 2015 95,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine under tray fitted

offside front tyre has splits in inner sidewall

Fail 7 Aug 2015 95,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine under tray fitted

offside front tyre has splits in inner sidewall

Pass 17 Jul 2014 81,630 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 66,602 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)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 51,646 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 37,798 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 35,654 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 31,294 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 25,918 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 19,690 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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VHZ 4371 is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 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 VHZ 4371, 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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VHZ 4371 is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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