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HK05 DVZ

2005 Subaru Outback

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

39,920 mi
Last recorded39,920 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 DVZ
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 39,920 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 39,674 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 38,860 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 37,990 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 36,878 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 36,878 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 35,592 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 35,592 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lamps (4.1.2 (c))

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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 34,385 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 34,385 miles

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 12 Oct 2018 32,566 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 32,566 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 30,634 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 30,634 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 28,943 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 26,404 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 23,896 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 22,720 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 21,954 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 20,723 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 19,015 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 17,782 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 16,098 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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HK05 DVZ is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Silver 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 HK05 DVZ, 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

How do I check the history of HK05 DVZ?

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What year was HK05 DVZ registered?

HK05 DVZ is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 20 July 2005.

Is HK05 DVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK05 DVZ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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