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RV05 VWA

2005 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

93,073 mi
Last recorded93,073 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 VWA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 93,073 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 93,073 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 87,888 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 84,505 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 84,490 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 82,467 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 81,382 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 79,606 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 77,748 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 74,131 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 70,622 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 68,647 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 61,461 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 55,075 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 44,862 miles

The rear brake pads are low

Pass 16 Jan 2013 37,664 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 37,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON INNER SHOULDER, STARTING TO SPLIT ON INNER SIDEWALL AND TREAD STARTING TO DISTORT

Pass 22 Feb 2012 29,548 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 26,802 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 25,782 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 20,925 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 17,187 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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RV05 VWA is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 3,000cc 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 RV05 VWA, 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 RV05 VWA registered?

RV05 VWA is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is RV05 VWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV05 VWA 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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