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EK05 VYP

2005 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

204,692 mi
Last recorded204,692 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 VYP
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 204,692 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 196,002 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 196,002 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 177,872 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 177,868 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 161,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s/f outer cv boot cracking/deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust shield loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2023 161,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s/f outer cv boot cracking/deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust shield loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 145,532 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush cracking/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 145,532 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush cracking/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s/r and o/s/r number plate light not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 130,993 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2020 120,454 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s/f head light has damp inside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2020 120,454 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s/f head light has damp inside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working n/s/r and o/s/r brake lights not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 103,781 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 88,394 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 68,727 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 55,467 miles

Front inner brake pads wearing thin

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Apr 2015 47,055 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 43,165 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 38,805 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 36,535 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 33,860 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 30,035 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 25,515 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 19,114 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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EK05 VYP is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EK05 VYP, 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 EK05 VYP registered?

EK05 VYP is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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