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WG05 LZO

2005 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

135,665 mi
Last recorded135,665 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 LZO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 135,665 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both anti roll bar mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre metal piece in tread and tyre cracking /perishing ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both anti roll bar mounting bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 127,795 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 124,038 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front anti roll bar bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack bar slight play ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear drop links slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 117,812 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 108,822 miles

Exhaust joints front & rear corroding

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (Both sides) (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (Slight) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (slight) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 97,338 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 88,218 miles

Front cross member condition

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 77,982 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 13 Jul 2018 77,926 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2017 65,881 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 61,194 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 57,200 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 53,458 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 50,802 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 46,605 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 40,472 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 33,619 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 26,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 22,789 miles

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

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

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

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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WG05 LZO is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 WG05 LZO, 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 WG05 LZO registered?

WG05 LZO is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is WG05 LZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG05 LZO shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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