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LG55 KSK

2005 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

193,130 mi
Last recorded193,130 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 KSK
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2017 193,130 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes perishing

Brake pedal rubber worn

ECU Light on

Front brake pads worn low

Heavy corrosion to rear exhaust

Nearside front tyre worn substantially low on inner edge

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

Slight play in both rear anti rollbar rubber mountings

Stonechips front screen

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 186,403 miles

Engine man light on

Exhaust corroded

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front bumper damage

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 186,403 miles

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

Engine man light on

Exhaust corroded

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front bumper damage

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 174,189 miles

Offside Front wheel buckled

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to seperate slightly

both rear wheels slightly buckled

engine light on

exhaust flanges in poor condition

Fail 23 Nov 2015 174,189 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front wheel buckled

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to seperate slightly

both rear wheels slightly buckled

engine light on

exhaust flanges in poor condition

Pass 30 Oct 2014 156,048 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 156,043 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 143,703 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 143,703 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 131,682 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

accident damage to offside rear and nearside front but not causing sharp edges

both front tyres have heavy outer sidewall damage

front and rear exhaust sections corroded

nearside front foglamp not working

nearside plastic sill cover insecure

undertrays are insecure

vehicle is very dirty making inspection difficult and close to a refusal to test being issued

Fail 25 Oct 2012 131,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

accident damage to offside rear and nearside front but not causing sharp edges

both front tyres have heavy outer sidewall damage

exhaust emissions test only just passed

front and rear exhaust sections corroded

nearside front foglamp not working

nearside plastic sill cover insecure

undertrays are insecure

vehicle is very dirty making inspection difficult and close to a refusal to test being issued

Pass 18 Nov 2011 120,427 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 99,796 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 99,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside rear tyre under inflated

Pass 16 Sep 2009 81,771 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre tread low inner edge

rear registration plate deteriorated

Fail 16 Sep 2009 81,771 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre tread low inner edge

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2008 59,200 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)

n/s wiper blade split

o/s/r wheel inner rim bent

Fail 17 Sep 2008 59,200 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s wiper blade split

o/s/r wheel inner rim bent

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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LG55 KSK is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LG55 KSK, 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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LG55 KSK is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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