BL55 VBA

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
SILVER
Engine
3000 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 22 December 2019
Last recorded mileage
57,662 mi

AI verdict AVOID 52/100

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 18 MOT tests on record with a 61% pass rate and 57,662 miles. The vehicle's 21-year age, combined with a 1999–present timing belt issue and high mileage, presents significant and unquantifiable risks.

The vehicle shows normal usage with 99,693 miles by Nov 2018, averaging 7,161 miles per year, which is consistent with its age and no anomalies detected.

Things to check

  • No valid MOT since 2019-12-22, making it unroadworthy and illegal to drive.
  • Critical suspension arm advisory on 2018-11-30, indicating a major wear item.
  • Outstanding timing belt and head gasket issues from community knowledge for this model.
  • High mileage (99,693 miles by 2018) for a 2005 vehicle suggests heavy prior use.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2024): 5-star safety rating.
  • Most recent MOT passed despite 7 historical failures
  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 7,161 miles/year, indicating regular use.
  • Single MOT pass on 2018-11-30 with no immediate retest failures.

Mileage history

Dec 2008: 57,662 mi PASSDec 2009: 61,974 mi FAILDec 2009: 61,974 mi PASSDec 2010: 66,652 mi PASSNov 2011: 70,219 mi PASSDec 2012: 74,910 mi FAILDec 2012: 74,910 mi PASSNov 2013: 79,413 mi FAILNov 2013: 79,413 mi PASSNov 2014: 83,994 mi FAILNov 2014: 83,994 mi PASSDec 2015: 87,809 mi FAILDec 2015: 87,809 mi PASSDec 2016: 89,705 mi FAILDec 2016: 89,705 mi PASSDec 2017: 93,189 mi FAILDec 2017: 93,189 mi PASSNov 2018: 99,693 mi PASS100k79k58kDec 2008Nov 2018

MOT test history — 11/18 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Dec 2008 PASS 57,662 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED N/s front tyre inner wall has a light cut .
USER ENTERED Rear tyre treads and o/s front worn to approx. 2mm
Dec 2009 FAIL 61,974 mi
PRS Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Dec 2009 PASS 61,974 mi None recorded
Dec 2010 PASS 66,652 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED Front tyres wearing on inner edges.
Nov 2011 PASS 70,219 mi
USER ENTERED Both front tyres worn on inner shoulders
Dec 2012 FAIL 74,910 mi
PRS Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
USER ENTERED Front antiroll bar boots perished.
USER ENTERED Rear tyre depth check needed approx. 3,0000 miles
Dec 2012 PASS 74,910 mi
USER ENTERED Front antiroll bar boots perished.
USER ENTERED Rear tyre depth check needed approx. 3,0000 miles
Nov 2013 FAIL 79,413 mi
PRS Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nov 2013 PASS 79,413 mi None recorded
Nov 2014 FAIL 83,994 mi
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nov 2014 PASS 83,994 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Dec 2015 FAIL 87,809 mi
PRS Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Dec 2015 PASS 87,809 mi None recorded
Dec 2016 FAIL 89,705 mi
PRS Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Dec 2016 PASS 89,705 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Dec 2017 FAIL 93,189 mi
PRS Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Dec 2017 PASS 93,189 mi None recorded
Nov 2018 PASS 99,693 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BL55 VBA, 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.