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RV05 VVW

2005 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,768 mi
Last recorded108,768 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 VVW
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 108,768 miles

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play all droplinks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2023 108,763 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system from calliper to flexi hose,inner copper washer required (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play all droplinks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 23 May 2023 108,756 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system to calliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play all droplinks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2021 108,750 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play all droplinks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 105,410 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 96,954 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 95,825 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 87,629 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 78,692 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 72,815 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 65,589 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 65,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 56,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Feb 2012 46,832 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 40,565 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 32,606 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 32,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 23,103 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 16,152 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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RV05 VVW is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RV05 VVW, 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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RV05 VVW is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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