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LS05 KVL

2005 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

146,617 mi
Last recorded146,617 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 KVL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 146,617 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust rusty

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 8 Dec 2022 146,617 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust rusty

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2021 140,679 miles

both rear anti roll bar "D" bushes have some play

both rear shockers, bodies corroding

rear sub-frame corroding

Pass 23 Dec 2020 134,332 miles

rear sub-frame corroding

Fail 22 Dec 2020 134,332 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/r tyre tread depth low at 2mm (Advise attention

rear sub-frame corroding

Pass 19 Dec 2019 127,994 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 121,220 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 116,192 miles

n/s/f brake rubbing (Advise attention

Pass 2 Dec 2016 111,453 miles

Play in n/s/f steering track rod.

Play in rear anti roll bar D bushes.

Pass 27 Nov 2015 99,185 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 99,182 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear anti roll bar linkshave fair amount of play (Advise attention)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 87,972 miles

both rear anti roll bar "D" bushes have some play

both rear anti roll bar links have slight play

Fail 20 Nov 2014 87,969 miles

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

both front brake dises quite pitted (Advise attention)

both front tyres worn on inner edges (Advise attention)

both rear anti roll bar "D" bushes have some play

both rear anti roll bar links have slight play

exhaust front pipe heat shield loose

front brake pads low (Advise attention)

rear brake dises corroded

rear brake pads low (Advise attention)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 80,972 miles

both rear anti roll bar links have slight play

plastic outer sill covers fitted

some small stone chips in passangers side of windscreen

Fail 25 Nov 2013 80,969 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear anti roll bar links have slight play

plastic outer sill covers fitted

some small stone chips in passangers side of windscreen

Fail 23 Nov 2012 73,742 miles

Centre and rear exhaust sections corroded.

Centre exhaust 'Y' section starting to blow.

O/s & n/s rear tyres starting to get low tread depth.

O/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in front anti roll bar D bushes.

Pass 23 Nov 2012 73,742 miles

Centre and rear exhaust sections corroded.

Centre exhaust 'Y' section starting to blow.

O/s & n/s rear tyres starting to get low tread depth.

O/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Play in front anti roll bar D bushes.

Pass 11 Nov 2011 65,339 miles

Anti roll bar D bushes worn.

Rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 11 Nov 2011 115,921 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Slight fuel leak from fuel filter.

Fail 11 Nov 2011 65,339 miles

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

Anti roll bar D bushes worn.

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

Rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 15 Nov 2010 56,678 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2009 49,049 miles

both front lower rear wiskbone bushes cracking-perishing and de-lamanating (Advise attention)

rear anti roll bar "D" bushes have some play

Pass 2 Dec 2008 41,062 miles

both front lower wishbone rear rubber bushes starting to split/crack and perish

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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LS05 KVL is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LS05 KVL, 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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LS05 KVL is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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