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GX05 OPD

2005 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

233,527 mi
Last recorded233,527 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 OPD
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 233,527 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower suspension arm rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower suspension arm rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front headlamp lenses are slightly cloudy

damage to o/s/r bumper

minor power steering leak

underside of vehicle body has surface corrosion

Fail 24 Nov 2025 233,269 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower suspension arm rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower suspension arm rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front headlamp lenses are slightly cloudy

damage to o/s/r bumper

minor power steering leak

underside of vehicle body has surface corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2024 214,892 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bottom suspension arm rearmost bush slightly deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front bottom suspension arm rearmost bush slightly deteriorated

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

very minor seep/leak of power steering fluid at rack area

Pass 6 Dec 2023 200,033 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm rearmost bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm rearmost bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 200,033 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm rearmost bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm rearmost bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front wiper blades torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 184,584 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom suspension arm rear most bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom suspension arm rear most bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc has slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 172,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti-roll bar d bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom suspension arm rear most bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc has slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 163,336 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 147,662 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 140,201 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 140,201 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 128,854 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 124,517 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 124,517 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 116,461 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 98,373 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 81,973 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 62,756 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 53,266 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 53,266 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 39,125 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)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 25,692 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 18,354 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both dipped beam aims on 2% minimum limit

front registration plate damaged

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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GX05 OPD 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 78.3%.

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 GX05 OPD, 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 GX05 OPD registered?

GX05 OPD is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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