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GV05 VXC

2005 Subaru Outback

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

168,592 mi
Last recorded168,592 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 VXC
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 168,592 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 168,592 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 157,029 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 156,911 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 139,197 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW !

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

REAR WIPER BLADE RUBBER SPLIT

SLIGHT OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE AND POWER STEERING RACK

TREAD LOW ON FRONT INNER EDGE OF TYRES (RECOMMEND WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 128,369 miles

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

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

engine oil level very low

rear wiper blade split poor condition

NEAR SIDE INNER CONSTANT VELOCITY BOOT SPLIT AND THROUGHING OUT CV GREASE

Fail 4 Jul 2011 128,369 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

engine oil level very low

rear wiper blade split poor condition

n/s/f inner U.J gator split

Pass 25 Jun 2010 115,313 miles

crack in windscreen ( not in drivers view)

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre tread low

Pass 3 Jul 2009 100,290 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 75,328 miles

play felt in n/s steering rack to limit.

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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GV05 VXC is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GV05 VXC, 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 GV05 VXC registered?

GV05 VXC is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 26 August 2005.

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