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RV05 VVZ

2005 Subaru Outback

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

112,192 mi
Last recorded112,192 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 VVZ
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 112,192 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs are slightly corroded on outer surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Front windscreen has chips in Zone A

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbone Rear bushes are cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsr drop link has slight play in it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear anti roll bar D bushes have slight play in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both Rear exhaust boxes on joints and Y joint has minor blow (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 112,182 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Front noplate cracked/illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Rear noplate lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Nsr brake pad is less than 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs are slightly corroded on outer surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Front windscreen has chips in Zone A

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbone Rear bushes are cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsr drop link has slight play in it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear anti roll bar D bushes have slight play in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both Rear exhaust boxes on joints and Y joint has minor blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 105,025 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 98,067 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 89,398 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 89,398 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 81,335 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Y joint on rear exhaust has minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 76,741 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Nsr tyre has nail in it ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres starting to crack due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 75,801 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 74,613 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 74,195 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 72,532 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 68,522 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 63,077 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 58,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 51,015 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)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 46,467 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 40,442 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 35,230 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 29,926 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 24,705 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 VVZ is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VVZ, 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 RV05 VVZ registered?

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

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