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RV05 VXK

2005 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

204,794 mi
Last recorded204,794 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 VXK
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 204,794 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 204,765 miles

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

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 200,717 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 192,757 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 184,794 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 178,587 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 162,498 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 162,498 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 141,531 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 141,531 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 129,091 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 129,037 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Cruise light is flashing

Engine light is illuminated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 113,045 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear seats are down could not check seat belts

Fail 19 Aug 2013 113,045 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear seats are down could not check seat belts

Pass 26 Jul 2012 93,404 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 73,853 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 53,683 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 33,088 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 17,503 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 17,446 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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RV05 VXK is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VXK, 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 VXK registered?

RV05 VXK is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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