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LS54 OBZ

2005 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

134,818 mi
Last recorded134,818 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 OBZ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 134,818 miles

Body has Damage all around

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

Covers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer) & Heavily Under-sealed

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Pass 8 Oct 2022 127,154 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 127,153 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 120,046 miles

Slight play in both rear anti roll bar inner D bushes.

Slight travel in handbrake

Pass 4 Oct 2020 112,456 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyre fouling inner wheel arch covers but not in road going position

both rear tyres wearing unevenly getting close to markers

Fail 1 Oct 2020 112,455 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both d shaped bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyre fouling inner wheel arch covers but not in road going position

both rear tyres wearing unevenly getting close to markers

Fail 22 Sep 2020 112,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing on suspension leg (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing on suspension leg (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 103,876 miles

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

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

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

Rear diff support bushes split

Fail 2 Sep 2019 103,876 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction turned off at time of test. May come back on. Further investigation required (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Rear diff support bushes split

Pass 1 Sep 2018 94,964 miles

Central Rear Upper Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2018 94,964 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Upper Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 84,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Aug 2016 80,965 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 78,187 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 77,053 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 74,254 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 68,347 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 59,944 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 52,167 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 36,210 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 25,223 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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LS54 OBZ is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 LS54 OBZ, 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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LS54 OBZ is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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