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VU05 NRJ

2005 Subaru Outback

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

174,522 mi
Last recorded174,522 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 NRJ
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 174,522 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2026 174,522 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2025 167,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2025 167,532 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2024 159,247 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 153,258 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 145,704 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 137,458 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear inner chassis, by tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear inner chassis,by tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 132,141 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 123,406 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 123,406 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 115,015 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 107,290 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 96,370 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 88,965 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 80,352 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 70,012 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 62,116 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 55,728 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 47,482 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 40,055 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 31,398 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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VU05 NRJ is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Green with a 3,000cc 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 VU05 NRJ, 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 VU05 NRJ registered?

VU05 NRJ is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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