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GN05 HTX

2005 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

96,904 mi
Last recorded96,904 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN05 HTX
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 96,904 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 96,904 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 92,756 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 92,754 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 87,119 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 86,791 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 85,148 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 80,421 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 76,623 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 67,363 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play 2x front links and 2x rear links showing slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 59,122 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 48,697 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 38,789 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 33,315 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 31,685 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 26,073 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 24,621 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 18,882 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

N/S/F WIPER SPLIT

Pass 4 Mar 2010 17,013 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 15,172 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 15,172 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 10,532 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre worn low on both edges

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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GN05 HTX is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 GN05 HTX, 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 GN05 HTX registered?

GN05 HTX is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 19 March 2005.

Is GN05 HTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN05 HTX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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