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PY05 AOZ

2005 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

147,929 mi
Last recorded147,929 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY05 AOZ
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 147,929 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2025 141,655 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 137,009 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 133,122 miles

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

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

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

Underside has surface rust

Pass 30 May 2022 128,971 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 125,322 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 125,322 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 120,805 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 111,031 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 100,979 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 89,690 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 84,391 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 84,391 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 79,025 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 72,946 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 25 Mar 2013 66,714 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 60,512 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 54,369 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 46,652 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 46,652 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 38,013 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 29,258 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 29,258 miles

Offside Rear 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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PY05 AOZ is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 2,457cc 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 PY05 AOZ, 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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PY05 AOZ is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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