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LX05 LCG

2005 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

60,408 mi
Last recorded60,408 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 LCG
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 60,408 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2026 60,406 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 53,235 miles

Exhaust Corroded

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 45,812 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 36,769 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 31,533 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2022 30,655 miles

Central exhaust pipe and rear silencers corroded

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms inner bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 30,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure several splits in the outer section of the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust pipe and rear silencers corroded

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms inner bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 30,312 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded where it joins the flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust silencers flange joins corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2019 29,498 miles

exhaust flange joints to rear silencers corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2019 29,498 miles

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

exhaust flange joints to rear silencers corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2018 28,437 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms rearward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust pipe and rear silencers corroding

rear brake hose ferrules corroding

Pass 14 Jul 2017 27,027 miles

rear exhaust silencers and centre pipes corroding where they join at the flanges

Pass 5 Jul 2016 26,019 miles

both rear tyres,treads worn very low and perishing badly

o/s/f tyre perishing badly in the tread grooves,n/s/f also lightly perishing

Pass 14 Jul 2015 25,004 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 23,749 miles

both rear silencers flange joints to the centre pipe corroding

both rear tyres worn low in the tread centres and the n/s has a cut in the sidewall

Pass 22 Jul 2013 21,497 miles

rear exhaust silencers and centre pipes corroding where they join

Pass 23 Jul 2012 19,838 miles

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

cut in the n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Fail 21 Jul 2011 17,994 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust rear silencers and centre pipe corroding where they join

front brake discs worn and corroded,and the pads are worn low

Pass 21 Jul 2011 17,994 miles

exhaust rear silencers and centre pipe corroding where they join

front brake discs worn and corroded,and the pads are worn low

Pass 21 Jul 2010 15,256 miles

front brake discs faces corroded and pads wearing low

o/s/f tyre tread worn low on inner and outer edges,n/s/f low on outer

Pass 24 Jul 2009 10,934 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS,CORROSION ON FACES

N/S/R TYRE CUT IN OUTER SIDEWALL

Pass 26 Jul 2008 6,138 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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LX05 LCG 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 LX05 LCG, 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 LX05 LCG registered?

LX05 LCG is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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