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RV05 VXM

2005 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

110,192 mi
Last recorded110,192 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 110,192 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 102,456 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 96,107 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 89,103 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp lens starting to deteriorate

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 86,574 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 83,686 miles

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))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 82,103 miles

Offside Front side repeater lens damaged but working ok

Pass 2 Apr 2019 77,812 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 31 Mar 2018 73,247 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 69,133 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 69,133 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 64,318 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 64,318 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 59,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre valve stem deteriorating

nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 13 Mar 2014 53,221 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 47,201 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 47,201 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 42,324 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 36,084 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 29,517 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 23,105 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 18,273 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 VXM 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 RV05 VXM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV05 VXM registered?

RV05 VXM is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is RV05 VXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV05 VXM 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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