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WV05 AXK

2005 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

104,221 mi
Last recorded104,221 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 AXK
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 104,221 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2026 104,221 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 95,106 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 82,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 75,720 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 69,748 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 69,748 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2021 66,121 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 66,121 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 59,470 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 54,163 miles

slight corrosion underneath

Pass 15 Mar 2018 51,184 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 48,793 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 46,338 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 43,907 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 40,866 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 37,587 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 37,587 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 34,804 miles

Both front brake discs have slight corrosion around inner edge

Fail 22 Mar 2011 31,157 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes have very small splits in

front brake discs lightly pitted and corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2011 31,157 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes have very small splits in

front brake discs lightly pitted and corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2010 28,201 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 28,201 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 24,320 miles

nearside front wiper blade split but clears screen fine

Pass 20 Mar 2008 19,210 miles

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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WV05 AXK is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WV05 AXK, 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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WV05 AXK is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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