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HJ05 VEX

2005 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

138,915 mi
Last recorded138,915 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 VEX
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 138,915 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 124,179 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2016 124,179 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high unable to test emissions due to poor running (7.3.A.2a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases y joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 107,930 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 105,203 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 104,122 miles

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

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

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Mar 2012 90,211 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 75,663 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 61,272 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 46,765 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 30,568 miles

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

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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HJ05 VEX is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HJ05 VEX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ05 VEX registered?

HJ05 VEX is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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