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EO05 LHJ

2005 Subaru Outback

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

187,808 mi
Last recorded187,808 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 LHJ
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 187,808 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 180,384 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 179,158 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 166,187 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 166,099 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 155,458 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 145,304 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 136,488 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

joint between centre pipes and both rear silencers corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2016 123,569 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 109,104 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 106,611 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 106,611 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 98,283 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 87,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 76,123 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 65,225 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 65,225 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 54,773 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 42,948 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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EO05 LHJ is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EO05 LHJ, 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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EO05 LHJ is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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