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LD05 AWF

2005 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

140,519 mi
Last recorded140,519 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 AWF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 140,519 miles

handbrake travel

Fail 6 Oct 2025 140,517 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

handbrake travel

Pass 9 Oct 2024 135,772 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 135,772 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 131,469 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 131,469 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 126,535 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 125,594 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 119,101 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 24 May 2019 110,784 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 102,438 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 93,256 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 85,073 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 78,717 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 71,526 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 56,540 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 51,003 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 46,590 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 41,566 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 36,597 miles

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

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

both front tyre treads wearing inner edges

poor wiper clearing action

Pass 14 Mar 2008 28,710 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2008 28,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

o/s/r tyre tread very low inner edge

uneven wear n/s/r tyre tread inner edge

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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LD05 AWF is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LD05 AWF, 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 LD05 AWF registered?

LD05 AWF is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is LD05 AWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD05 AWF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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