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
- 1994 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 20 October 2026 (128 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 34,804 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 45/100
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 24 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 34,804 miles. While mileage is consistent, the vehicle's age and repeated issues warrant a thorough inspection.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 6,211 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, showing normal usage over its 21-year lifespan.
Things to check
- Recurring brake advisories across 5 tests (Oct 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) indicate ongoing wear.
- Recurring suspension advisories across 2 tests (Oct 2022, 2024) suggest underlying issues.
- Major exhaust emissions failure on 2024-10-20, following 4 advisories, points to a significant system issue.
- Consistent headlamp failures (Oct 2019, 2024) and 12 minor light defects show a pattern of electrical neglect.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2026-10-20, providing immediate peace of mind.
- Consistent annual mileage averaging 6,211 miles/year, indicating normal usage.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies.
- No recent major failures or advisories from the last MOT (Oct 2025).
Mileage history
MOT test history — 18/24 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2008 | PASS | 34,804 mi |
USER ENTERED offside front tyre worn close to limit inner edge
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| Apr 2009 | PASS | 40,582 mi |
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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| May 2010 | FAIL | 51,918 mi |
FAIL Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) FAIL Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) ADVISORY Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
|
| May 2010 | PASS | 51,918 mi | None recorded |
| May 2011 | FAIL | 67,991 mi |
FAIL Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b) ADVISORY Exhaust noisy (7.1.4) USER ENTERED battrey positive lead insecure in engine bay
|
| May 2011 | PASS | 67,991 mi |
ADVISORY Exhaust noisy (7.1.4) USER ENTERED battrey positive lead insecure in engine bay
|
| Apr 2012 | PASS | 70,122 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2013 | PASS | 78,659 mi | None recorded |
| May 2014 | FAIL | 86,462 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) FAIL Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) FAIL Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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| May 2014 | PASS | 86,462 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
|
| Oct 2015 | PASS | 92,585 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2016 | PASS | 94,707 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
|
| Sep 2017 | PASS | 96,784 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
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| Oct 2018 | PASS | 99,873 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2019 | FAIL | 103,449 mi |
PRS Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) PRS Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) MINOR Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) MINOR Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
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| Oct 2019 | PASS | 103,449 mi |
MINOR Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) MINOR Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
|
| Oct 2020 | PASS | 107,538 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) MINOR Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
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| Oct 2021 | PASS | 111,875 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2022 | FAIL | 117,627 mi |
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) MINOR Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i)) MINOR Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing and spring seat corroded (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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| Oct 2022 | PASS | 117,627 mi |
MINOR Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i)) MINOR Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing and spring seat corroded (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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| Oct 2023 | PASS | 121,706 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) MINOR Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) MINOR Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
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| Oct 2024 | FAIL | 125,456 mi |
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
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| Oct 2024 | PASS | 125,456 mi |
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))
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| Oct 2025 | PASS | 129,160 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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