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LW05 PVV

2005 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

211,627 mi
Last recorded211,627 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW05 PVV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 211,627 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 211,407 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 202,719 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 190,926 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 181,989 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 181,965 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 166,013 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 147,887 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 128,405 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 112,012 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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LW05 PVV is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LW05 PVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LW05 PVV registered?

LW05 PVV is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is LW05 PVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW05 PVV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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