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VA05 ABO

2005 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

145,652 mi
Last recorded145,652 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 ABO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 145,652 miles

Coolant over-filled

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

High fast idle CO content during emissions test but passed

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Door hard to close securely

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Sill corroded not seriously weakened

Rear Differential corroded

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 141,917 miles

Engine oil at minimum

Front Lower Radiator bracket corroded

Gear box oil and coolant over filled

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft CV boot oozing grease from clip or residue from repair

Nearside Front Lower Fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft CV boot slightly loose at inner clip but preventing ingress of dirt

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 141,909 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Gear oil and coolant over filled

High CO content on emissions test but passed

Nearside Front Lower Fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 138,669 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front radiator supports corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2023 138,655 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front radiator supports corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 9 May 2022 136,135 miles

Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 136,133 miles

Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 135,546 miles

Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 135,546 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 134,632 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 134,632 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 128,026 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 120,842 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 120,842 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2017 117,753 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2017 117,753 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 111,151 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)

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 3 Jun 2015 105,310 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 95,899 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 86,394 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 76,843 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 68,320 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 57,228 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 44,961 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 33,687 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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VA05 ABO is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VA05 ABO, 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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VA05 ABO is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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