2005 Subaru Legacy 2.5L Petrol · VA05 ABO
2005 Subaru Legacy (2.5L, petrol). First registered 15/07/2005. Recorded mileage 149,696 miles. MOT valid until 08/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU LEGACY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,696 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2457cc
VA05 ABO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2026
- 149,696 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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VA05 ABO Mileage History
- 19/07/2023138,669 mi
- 05/07/2024141,909 mi+3,240 mi
- 10/09/2024141,917 mi+8 mi
- 03/09/2025145,652 mi+3,735 mi
- 04/09/2026149,696 mi+4,044 mi
Average of roughly 3,524 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VA05 ABO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Subaru Legacy (VA05 ABO) between July 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”.
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