MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,617 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
both rear anti roll bar "D" bushes have some play
both rear shockers, bodies corroding
rear sub-frame corroding
rear sub-frame corroding
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
n/s/f brake rubbing (Advise attention
Play in n/s/f steering track rod.
Play in rear anti roll bar D bushes.
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)
both rear anti roll bar "D" bushes have some play
both rear anti roll bar links have slight play
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)
both rear anti roll bar links have slight play
plastic outer sill covers fitted
some small stone chips in passangers side of windscreen
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
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.
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.
Anti roll bar D bushes worn.
Rear exhaust corroded.
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.
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.
o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge
both front lower rear wiskbone bushes cracking-perishing and de-lamanating (Advise attention)
rear anti roll bar "D" bushes have some play
both front lower wishbone rear rubber bushes starting to split/crack and perish
How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?
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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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