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RY05 OCA

2005 Subaru Outback

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,590 mi
Last recorded97,590 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 OCA
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 97,590 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 90,520 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushe spliting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc rubbing on back plate

Fail 12 Jun 2023 90,500 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively bird droppings all over screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread cut to cords showing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushe spliting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc rubbing on back plate

Pass 15 Nov 2018 90,489 miles

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

Tyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 90,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2016 84,917 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 84,917 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 93,125 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 83,125 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2014 81,125 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 77,705 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 70,684 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 70,684 miles

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

Offside 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 31 May 2011 63,814 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 54,692 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 May 2009 46,061 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 36,038 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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RY05 OCA is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RY05 OCA, 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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RY05 OCA is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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