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KV05 MXG

2005 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,700 mi
Last recorded127,700 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 MXG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 127,700 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 125,018 miles

rear wiper blade rubber spilt

Pass 5 Aug 2021 121,716 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 121,716 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 117,600 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 112,157 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 106,662 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 106,662 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 100,324 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 92,536 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2015 84,903 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 77,004 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 77,004 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2013 71,243 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 67,155 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 67,149 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 59,554 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 51,040 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 42,855 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 34,488 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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KV05 MXG is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KV05 MXG, 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 KV05 MXG registered?

KV05 MXG is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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