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VU55 WTZ

2005 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

65,607 mi
Last recorded65,607 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 WTZ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 65,607 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 55,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

service brake pedal anti-slip has a tiny split but still secure

Pass 9 Mar 2023 54,267 miles

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

service brake pedal anti-slip provision has a tiny split but still secure

Pass 21 Feb 2022 53,049 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 52,140 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 51,394 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 51,394 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 49,829 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 48,349 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 46,738 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 44,720 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 41,794 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 39,117 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 35,687 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 33,507 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 31,431 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 28,412 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 22,644 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 22,644 miles

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

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

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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VU55 WTZ is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 VU55 WTZ, 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 VU55 WTZ registered?

VU55 WTZ is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is VU55 WTZ safe to buy?

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