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RN54 OMJ

2005 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

139,073 mi
Last recorded139,073 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 OMJ
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 139,073 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 138,105 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 19 Feb 2024 133,763 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 129,578 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 129,578 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working fit 580 bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 121,529 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 114,503 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 111,155 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 105,054 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 99,168 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 92,388 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 84,942 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 77,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 69,444 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2014 69,444 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2013 60,153 miles

Both Front suspension arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 50,830 miles

Child seat n/s/r

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 43,458 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010
Fail 29 Jan 2010 37,460 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 30,314 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 23,862 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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RN54 OMJ is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 RN54 OMJ, 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 RN54 OMJ registered?

RN54 OMJ is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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The MOT history for RN54 OMJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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