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MH05 KWX

2005 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

68,691 mi
Last recorded68,691 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 KWX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 68,691 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 63,642 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2023 58,529 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 53,388 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 50,611 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 48,753 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 47,530 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 43,633 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 41,965 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 37,258 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 33,750 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 29,518 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 25,092 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 19,655 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 19,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 17,698 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 15,532 miles

n/s front tyre damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2010 14,080 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 12,654 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 10,792 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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MH05 KWX is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 MH05 KWX, 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 MH05 KWX registered?

MH05 KWX is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is MH05 KWX safe to buy?

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Does MH05 KWX have outstanding finance?

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