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LC05 CVM

2005 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

138,545 mi
Last recorded138,545 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 CVM
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 138,545 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread partially covered, reversing camera (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 136,355 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 132,100 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 132,040 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 128,935 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated starting to split but still preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil residue just above oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 128,866 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 124,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 121,142 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 121,142 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 118,805 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2155517 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 115,808 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 108,379 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 101,489 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 97,390 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 88,238 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 84,525 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 77,185 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 77,185 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 71,130 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 65,471 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread both rear tyres low on centre section of tread

Pass 10 Mar 2010 55,281 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 46,714 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 36,096 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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LC05 CVM is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LC05 CVM, 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 LC05 CVM registered?

LC05 CVM is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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