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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
UNDERSIDE CORRODED
Central Rear middle heat shield loose
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joining to middle section (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear middle heat shield loose
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer(nut/bolt) missing but still secure (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pad. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items.
Nearside Front Inner Sliding joint gaitor split.
Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Gaitor area. (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some testable items.
floor cover fitted obscuring some components
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
o/s/f tyre worn inner edge(no tread)
rear exhaust hanger brokern
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
o/s/f tyre worn inner edge(no tread)
rear exhaust hanger brokern
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
nearside front tyre cuts in sidewall
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
O/S/F TYRE TREAD VERY LOW INNER EDGE
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f tyre tread very low inner edge
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LG05 NPV is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 LG05 NPV, 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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LG05 NPV is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 4 March 2005.
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