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LD05 AWH

2005 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

155,678 mi
Last recorded155,678 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 AWH
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 155,678 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2025 152,807 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 148,638 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split/separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 148,635 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split/separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 144,234 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split/seperating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush split/separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 140,438 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 140,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 136,614 miles

Exhaust mounting defective interpipe rear hanger bracket corroded and fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slight buckle in inner wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer inlet pipe corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 136,609 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective interpipe rear hanger bracket corroded and fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slight buckle in inner wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer inlet pipe corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 133,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer shoulders-more outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer shoulders-more inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer shoulders and low tread-more outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 127,976 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 127,975 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 123,006 miles

N/s repeater lamp lense cracked.

Slight wear/play both front anti roll bar 'D' bushes.

Slight wear/play both rear anti roll bar 'D' bushes.

Slight wear/play both rear anti roll bar link rods.

Slight wear/play o/s/f anti roll bar link rod.

Various exhaust flanges corroded.

Fail 12 Mar 2018 123,002 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer shoulders.

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces.

N/s repeater lamp lense cracked.

Slight bind o/s/f brake.

Slight wear/play both front anti roll bar 'D' bushes.

Slight wear/play both rear anti roll bar 'D' bushes.

Slight wear/play both rear anti roll bar link rods.

Slight wear/play o/s/f anti roll bar link rod.

Various exhaust flanges corroded.

Pass 27 Mar 2017 120,488 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer shoulders (o/s tyre slightly more inner) and near legal limit.

Slight wear/play both rear anti roll bar 'D' bushes.

Slight wear/play o/s/f anti roll bar link rod lower joint.

Pass 11 Mar 2016 116,719 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 116,719 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 107,201 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 98,623 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 87,845 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 79,758 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 70,725 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 59,608 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 59,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 51,296 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 40,664 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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LD05 AWH is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LD05 AWH, 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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LD05 AWH is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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