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LG05 NPV

2005 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

158,552 mi
Last recorded158,552 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 NPV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 158,552 miles

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

UNDERSIDE CORRODED

Pass 26 Nov 2024 152,610 miles

Central Rear middle heat shield loose

Fail 26 Nov 2024 152,590 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 146,597 miles

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))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 146,592 miles

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))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 141,468 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 138,465 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 138,424 miles

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))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 132,464 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 132,464 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pad. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2019 124,709 miles

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))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 119,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 13 Jun 2017 116,591 miles

floor cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Jun 2016 113,404 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 108,402 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 105,805 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 105,800 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 102,459 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 102,459 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 96,228 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front tyre cuts in sidewall

Pass 24 Feb 2012 87,138 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 75,740 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 65,033 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 65,033 miles

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 52,857 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 52,857 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)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 39,189 miles

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

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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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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