BC05 HXJ

2005 SUBARU — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
SUBARU
Year
2005
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
2457 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 26 June 2018
Last recorded mileage
53,765 mi

AI verdict AVOID 34/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2005 Subaru has 15 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 53,765 miles. The vehicle is currently untaxed and has no valid MOT, making it unroadworthy.

The mileage trajectory shows consistent high usage, averaging 16,368 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or inconsistencies.

Things to check

  • 5 major failures across 15 MOT tests (2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2017) indicate chronic neglect.
  • 14 advisories for brakes, tyres, and exhausts show a pattern of deferred maintenance.
  • The vehicle is currently untaxed and has no valid MOT, making it unroadworthy.
  • High annual mileage (16,368 mi/yr) suggests heavy use, accelerating wear on components.

Working in its favour

  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering.
  • The vehicle has consistently passed retests after failures, showing issues were addressed.
  • The most recent MOT pass (Jun 2017) was after a failure, indicating the owner's diligence.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2024) suggests a generally safe vehicle.

Mileage history

Feb 2008: 53,765 mi PASSFeb 2009: 74,632 mi PASSMay 2010: 93,012 mi PASSJun 2011: 107,600 mi FAILJun 2011: 107,600 mi PASSJun 2012: 122,557 mi FAILJun 2012: 122,557 mi PASSJun 2013: 144,220 mi FAILJun 2013: 144,220 mi PASSJun 2014: 165,717 mi PASSJun 2015: 182,640 mi FAILJun 2015: 182,640 mi PASSJun 2016: 196,638 mi PASSJun 2017: 203,588 mi FAILJun 2017: 203,602 mi PASS204k129k54kFeb 2008Jun 2017

MOT test history — 10/15 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Feb 2008 PASS 53,765 mi None recorded
Feb 2009 PASS 74,632 mi None recorded
May 2010 PASS 93,012 mi
ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jun 2011 FAIL 107,600 mi
FAIL Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Jun 2011 PASS 107,600 mi
ADVISORY Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
USER ENTERED N/S head light adjuster broken
Jun 2012 FAIL 122,557 mi
FAIL Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED Exhaust corroded
Jun 2012 PASS 122,557 mi
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED Exhaust corroded
Jun 2013 FAIL 144,220 mi
FAIL Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FAIL Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
USER ENTERED Rear wheel bearings noisey
USER ENTERED Engine light on
Jun 2013 PASS 144,220 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
USER ENTERED Rear wheel bearings noisey
USER ENTERED Engine light on
Jun 2014 PASS 165,717 mi
ADVISORY Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED Engine light on
USER ENTERED O/S rear tyre cut in side wall
Jun 2015 FAIL 182,640 mi
FAIL Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FAIL Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
USER ENTERED Engine light on
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Jun 2015 PASS 182,640 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
USER ENTERED Engine light on
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Jun 2016 PASS 196,638 mi None recorded
Jun 2017 FAIL 203,588 mi
FAIL Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi to centre pipe (7.1.2)
FAIL Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at y piece (7.1.2)
FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
FAIL Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Jun 2017 PASS 203,602 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BC05 HXJ, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.