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LA54 WSK

2005 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,714 mi
Last recorded158,714 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA54 WSK
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 158,714 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d clamp bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d clamp bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 145,070 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 132,193 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 127,138 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 127,138 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 121,605 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 117,418 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 117,418 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 112,720 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 106,269 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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LA54 WSK is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 LA54 WSK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA54 WSK registered?

LA54 WSK is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 15 September 2005.

Is LA54 WSK safe to buy?

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