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LW55 AAO

2005 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

164,642 mi
Last recorded164,642 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW55 AAO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 1 Nov 2025 164,642 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 159,798 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 151,461 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2022 143,390 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 134,271 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 125,036 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 116,884 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 107,028 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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LW55 AAO is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LW55 AAO, 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

How do I check the history of LW55 AAO?

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What year was LW55 AAO registered?

LW55 AAO is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is LW55 AAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW55 AAO shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LW55 AAO have outstanding finance?

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