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
- BLACK
- Engine
- 2000 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- SORN
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 9 April 2025
- Last recorded mileage
- 130,130 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 53/100
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 4 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 130,130 miles. The recent MOT failure for an excessively binding rear service brake is a significant concern.
The vehicle shows consistent high annual mileage, averaging 7,827 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers, indicating genuine usage.
Things to check
- 2024-04-09 FAILED: Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (MAJOR) — a serious safety defect.
- 2024-04-09 ADVISORY: Offside Front Inner drive shaft boot weeping grease — indicates potential future CV boot replacement.
- 2023-02-07 ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn — a recurring issue on the front suspension.
- 2023-02-07 ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn — another advisory on the front suspension.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2024): 5-star safety rating.
- Most recent MOT passed despite 1 historical failure
- Consistent high annual mileage (7,
Mileage history
MOT test history — 3/4 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2021 | PASS | 130,130 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2023 | PASS | 139,795 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MINOR Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
|
| Apr 2024 | FAIL | 150,945 mi |
MAJOR Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) ADVISORY Offside Front Inner drive shaft boot weeping grease ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
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| Apr 2024 | PASS | 150,945 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner drive shaft boot weeping grease ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BC05 RYF, 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.