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EF05 XOV

2005 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

146,784 mi
Last recorded146,784 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 XOV
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 146,784 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 9 Jun 2025 144,837 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills, both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2025 144,821 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills, both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 141,798 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 140,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened foremost arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear exhaust joints/flanges are heavily corroded

both rear inner sills are slightly corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2022 139,402 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear exhaust sections have rusty joints/flanges

Fail 19 Apr 2022 139,402 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear exhaust sections have rusty joints/flanges

Pass 21 Apr 2021 135,735 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 131,810 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 125,203 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front bottom arm bush slightly perished

both rear tyres slightly perished

damp around power steering rack area

slight oil leak

Pass 17 May 2018 119,180 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre has slight bulge on outer edge

both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

Fail 17 May 2018 119,180 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre has slight bulge on outer edge

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

both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

Pass 11 May 2017 113,895 miles

damp around power steering rack area

Pass 18 May 2016 106,149 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both rear tyres on wear indicators

damp around power steering rack area

Fail 18 May 2016 106,149 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

both rear tyres on wear indicators

damp around power steering rack area

Pass 13 May 2015 97,842 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2014 90,155 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2013 81,562 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2012 73,726 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 64,652 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 55,524 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 46,521 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 36,015 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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EF05 XOV is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 EF05 XOV, 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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EF05 XOV is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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