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CA54 OFT

2005 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

211,699 mi
Last recorded211,699 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 OFT
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 211,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to see outer sills

Fail 8 Jul 2013 211,669 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managment light on

unable to see sills

Fail 17 Jul 2012 186,234 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust corroded on joints

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2012 186,234 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust corroded on joints

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2010 128,948 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 128,948 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 90,530 miles

Slight corrosion both rear brake discs

Slight damage to nearside front tyre outter sidewall

Fail 6 Mar 2009 90,530 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Slight corrosion both rear brake discs

Slight damage to nearside front tyre outter sidewall

Pass 12 Jan 2008 74,537 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Outback?

Based on 130,193 MOT tests across 11,131 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
7,615
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
11,131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,791
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 1,553
Registration plate lamp not working 1,444
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,295
position lamp(s) not working 962
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CA54 OFT is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2005 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 91,765 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Outback fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,791 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CA54 OFT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Outback typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Subaru Outback is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CA54 OFT is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 22 January 2005.

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