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DF54 AYW

2005 Subaru Outback

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

145,092 mi
Last recorded145,092 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 AYW
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 145,092 miles

brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn through to metal

Fail 19 Aug 2016 145,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn through to metal

Fail 31 Aug 2015 121,852 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2015 121,852 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2014 108,843 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 22 Aug 2013 98,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn through to metal!

Pass 22 Aug 2013 98,518 miles

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

brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn through to metal!

Pass 3 Aug 2012 90,460 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front anti-roll bar D-bushes have signs of slight play!!

brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn through to metal!!

nearside front tyre has signs of wear on outer edge step tread!!

nearside rear tyre has wear on outer edge step tread!!

offside front tyre pressure low!!

Fail 27 Jul 2012 90,324 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front anti-roll bar D-bushes have signs of slight play!!

brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn through to metal!!

nearside front tyre has signs of wear on outer edge step tread!!

nearside rear tyre has wear on outer edge step tread!!

offside front tyre pressure low!!

Pass 9 Aug 2011 80,862 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn through to metal!!

nearside rear tyre has signs of wear on outer sidewall and outer edge tread!!

offside rear tyre has slgith signs of wear on inner sidewall!!

Pass 25 Aug 2010 72,542 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 72,534 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 64,525 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 55,155 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 47,727 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 31,167 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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DF54 AYW is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DF54 AYW, 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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DF54 AYW is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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