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VK05 VXT

2005 Subaru Outback

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

142,695 mi
Last recorded142,695 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 VXT
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 142,695 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 135,352 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 126,568 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 119,725 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 111,917 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All roll bar mounting bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 111,917 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All roll bar mounting bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 103,998 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 103,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 97,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 97,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 88,012 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 88,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords slit in its tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended rear fog light not working on A 7 pin plug (4.10 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 74,021 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 62,577 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 52,341 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 42,919 miles

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 42,919 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 33,428 miles

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 30,415 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 28,000 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 25,227 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 22,065 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 18,387 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 14,239 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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VK05 VXT is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VK05 VXT, 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 VK05 VXT registered?

VK05 VXT is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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