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HK05 DVU

2005 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

210,084 mi
Last recorded210,084 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 DVU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 210,084 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 207,303 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2024 203,145 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 203,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BULB? (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 198,849 miles

both rear metal brake pipes rusting

Pass 16 Jun 2022 190,842 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 182,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 176,156 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 167,741 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 156,939 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 156,938 miles

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2017 149,837 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 138,689 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 130,717 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 130,717 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 122,581 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 122,580 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 111,732 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 111,732 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 99,299 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 99,299 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 83,978 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 73,417 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 73,417 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 59,776 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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HK05 DVU is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HK05 DVU, 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 HK05 DVU registered?

HK05 DVU is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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