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KH05 KKC

2005 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,392 mi
Last recorded147,392 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH05 KKC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 147,392 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 147,392 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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))

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

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 141,974 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 137,430 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 126,825 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Sep 2018 120,474 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 114,914 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 114,911 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pad (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Unable to test rear seat belts

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 109,197 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads getting low all round (3.5.1g)

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Off side indicator repeater lens missing

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

Fail 9 Apr 2016 109,197 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads getting low all round (3.5.1g)

Front exhaust heat shield loose

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

Off side indicator repeater lens missing

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 103,151 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 97,786 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 91,725 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 78,240 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 67,592 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 67,589 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 3 Dec 2009 52,218 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 52,218 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 38,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 38,227 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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KH05 KKC is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KH05 KKC, 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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KH05 KKC is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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