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RV54 KLU

2005 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

124,407 mi
Last recorded124,407 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 KLU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 124,407 miles

all four tyres starting to perish

Pass 13 Jan 2025 123,660 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 121,580 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 121,580 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 119,528 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 117,468 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 115,110 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 113,324 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and pads 70/75% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Pass 23 Jan 2019 110,497 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 110,497 miles

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

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 107,771 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 103,101 miles

Offside Front drivers seat belt slow to retract

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 96,844 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 90,810 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall but cords not clearly visable at time of test

Pass 22 Jan 2014 84,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2013 77,070 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 70,625 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 61,939 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2010 52,804 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 43,357 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 35,519 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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RV54 KLU is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 RV54 KLU, 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 RV54 KLU registered?

RV54 KLU is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 27 January 2005.

Is RV54 KLU safe to buy?

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