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LS05 KVO

2005 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

91,632 mi
Last recorded91,632 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 KVO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 91,632 miles

All 4 tyre sidewalls perishing

Central Exhaust flange excessively corroded but still secure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 91,252 miles

Central Exhaust flange heavy corroded but still secure/ no leaks

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Centre tread

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished sidewalls

Pass 7 Aug 2024 90,866 miles

Exhaust join corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 90,389 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre exhaust join heavily corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2022 89,425 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 88,010 miles

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 86,325 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 83,639 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 80,808 miles

Rear both tyres starting to perish

Pass 2 Aug 2017 77,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 74,079 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 69,765 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 65,873 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 62,539 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 62,539 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 56,545 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 42,958 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 42,958 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 34,262 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 26,886 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 26,886 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 19,537 miles

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 KVO is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KVO, 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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What year was LS05 KVO registered?

LS05 KVO is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 11 July 2005.

Is LS05 KVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS05 KVO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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