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HK05 HBL

2005 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

182,476 mi
Last recorded182,476 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 HBL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 182,476 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 177,177 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 170,882 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 163,267 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 156,674 miles

Offside Front Excessive tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2021 148,607 miles

Emissions - lambda readings just outside limits - minimum requirements only just met

Nearside Front Clonking noise apparent on suspension - source unknown

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 144,644 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 133,304 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 133,304 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 123,863 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 123,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 114,589 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 114,589 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 103,874 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 103,874 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 93,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre very worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre very worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2015 93,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre very worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre very worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2014 83,348 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 70,501 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 60,938 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 60,938 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 50,378 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Jun 2010 40,845 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 30,930 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 23,936 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 HBL is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HK05 HBL, 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 HBL registered?

HK05 HBL is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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