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GU05 UNL

2005 Subaru Outback

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

210,141 mi
Last recorded210,141 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 UNL
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 210,141 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn close to limit (worn on inner and outer edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 206,829 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 203,020 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 203,020 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 203,014 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear brake pads worn to excess (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear brake pads worn to excess (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear wheels binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 199,460 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 193,609 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 190,431 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 190,381 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 180,555 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 169,961 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 159,375 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 145,850 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 134,728 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 121,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 121,370 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 110,431 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

both sides front lower suspension arm rear bush's worn

exhaust rusty

o/s front wheel hard to turn

Pass 27 Feb 2012 99,487 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre getting close to limit and worn heavy on edges but tread not cut as deep

offside rear tyre getting close to limit and worn heavy on inner edge but tread not cut as deep

Pass 22 Feb 2011 85,372 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on egdes

Pass 19 Feb 2010 71,491 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes detiorating

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2009 58,099 miles

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

Plastic bellypans fitted throughout

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2008 42,934 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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GU05 UNL is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GU05 UNL, 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 GU05 UNL registered?

GU05 UNL is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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