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LC05 CVD

2005 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

139,131 mi
Last recorded139,131 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 CVD
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 139,131 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front both and both rear coil springs slight corroded

n/s and o/s front lower rear arm bushes poor condition

n/s and o/s trailing arm bushes poor condition

possible wheel bearing n/s rear

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2023 136,619 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes slight worn n/s and o/s

Pass 2 Dec 2022 131,647 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 131,646 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 126,179 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 120,358 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 113,855 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 113,853 miles

Emissions not tested due to coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant top hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2018 109,399 miles

Front Both front tyres bald on inner edges

Oil leak oil level low ()

Pass 25 May 2017 104,888 miles

exhaust system corroded

general underside corrosion

oil level low

slight oil leak

Fail 25 May 2017 104,887 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement temporary fuel filler cap (7.2.4b)

exhaust system corroded

general underside corrosion

oil level low

slight oil leak

Pass 5 May 2016 101,747 miles

both front rear suspension bushes perished

emergency fuel cap fitted ,but sealing

exhaust very rusty,but sound very slight blow

missing exhaust mounting but not affecting exhaust security

Fail 4 May 2016 101,747 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint anti roll bar link worn to excess (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working door mirror repeater lamp not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

both front rear suspension bushes perished

emergency fuel cap fitted ,but sealing

exhaust very rusty,but sound very slight blow

missing exhaust mounting but not affecting exhaust security

Pass 20 May 2015 94,678 miles

both front suspension rear bushes perished

lens cover broken on nearside mirror repeater lamp

missing exhaust mounting at rear not affecting the security of the exhaust

slight exhaust blow

Pass 1 Apr 2014 87,598 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front door mirror casing damaged but not considered a sharp edge

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 26 Mar 2013 81,751 miles

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)

offside wiperblade starting to perish

rear exhaust repaired with "gum gum"

Pass 18 Apr 2012 73,336 miles

offside front tyre heavy wear on outer shoulders

very slight play in rear anti roll bar links

Pass 5 May 2011 67,812 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 67,691 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 58,370 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 May 2009 47,328 miles

Child seat fitted to offside rear belt not allowing full inspection

Child seat fitted to the near side rear adult belt not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2008 35,856 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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LC05 CVD is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LC05 CVD, 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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LC05 CVD is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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