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YT55 ZLV

2005 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

117,361 mi
Last recorded117,361 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 ZLV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2026 117,361 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Service brake excessively binding Both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And All Suspension Components Have Age Related Surface Corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 117,352 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all componats (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to both front brake back plates

Pass 9 Feb 2024 117,323 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension Components Have Age Related Corrosion

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2023 116,923 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both at calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 115,864 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2022 115,864 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2020 114,434 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2020 114,434 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 113,531 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2018 107,519 miles

offside wiper blade is slightly worn

Fail 13 Dec 2018 107,519 miles

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

offside wiper blade is slightly worn

Pass 2 Jan 2018 105,466 miles

Offside Front tyre is wearing low on inside edge

nearside and offside front shock absorber spring mounting cups are heavily corroded (may need attention soon)

slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes in places

some corrosion to rear shock absorber casings and rear subframe in places

Pass 5 Dec 2016 101,895 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2016 101,895 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2016 99,749 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2016 99,749 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2014 96,620 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 94,303 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 91,239 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

slight grease emission from offside rear outer c.v gaiter

Pass 17 Nov 2011 85,675 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight wear on inner edges of front tyres

Pass 26 Nov 2010 79,796 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 73,465 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 53,301 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 53,301 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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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YT55 ZLV is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 YT55 ZLV, 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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YT55 ZLV is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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