2005 Subaru Outback 2.5L Petrol · HC05 GCU
2005 Subaru Outback (2.5L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 96,177 km. MOT valid until 12 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU OUTBACK
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 96,177 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HC05 GCU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 96,177 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HC05 GCU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Subaru Outback (HC05 GCU) between April 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
HC05 GCU Odometer History
- 14/04/202377,917 km
- 09/04/202484,515 km+6,598 km
- 30/04/202590,427 mi
- 09/05/202590,743 mi+316 mi
- 14/05/202696,177 km
Average of roughly 5,924 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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