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CT05 OHB

2005 Subaru Outback

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

175,642 mi
Last recorded175,642 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT05 OHB
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 175,642 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 174,440 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 172,239 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

exhaust fixings corroded

vey little reserve travel on parking brake

Fail 19 Jun 2024 172,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

exhaust fixings corroded

vey little reserve travel on parking brake

Pass 29 Jun 2023 167,235 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 158,824 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 152,863 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 149,190 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 145,314 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 142,120 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 139,783 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 137,078 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 137,078 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 132,367 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 126,781 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 117,288 miles

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

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

front discs slightly pitted

Pass 10 Feb 2012 106,211 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 96,950 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 84,897 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 71,243 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Outback?

Based on 130,193 MOT tests across 11,131 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
7,615
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
11,131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,791
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 1,553
Registration plate lamp not working 1,444
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,295
position lamp(s) not working 962
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CT05 OHB is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 91,765 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Outback fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,791 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CT05 OHB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Outback typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Subaru Outback is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CT05 OHB registered?

CT05 OHB is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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