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LF05 KAE

2005 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,409 mi
Last recorded106,409 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 KAE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 106,409 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2016 106,409 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe (7.1.2)

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2015 101,907 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the edges

exhaust centre pipe to rear silencer joints corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2015 101,907 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the edges

exhaust centre pipe to rear silencer joints corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2014 85,054 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 85,054 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 69,400 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 69,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 61,876 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 14 Sep 2012 61,876 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 18 Jul 2011 54,184 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 54,184 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 15 Jul 2010 45,394 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 30,425 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 13,104 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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LF05 KAE is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LF05 KAE, 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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LF05 KAE is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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