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FB05 HVW

2005 Subaru Outback

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

152,691 mi
Last recorded152,691 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB05 HVW
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 152,691 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 143,553 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 131,633 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 121,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 113,025 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 102,446 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 91,478 miles

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)

Fail 11 Dec 2009 91,478 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 81,342 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 67,803 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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FB05 HVW is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FB05 HVW, 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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What year was FB05 HVW registered?

FB05 HVW is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 16 April 2005.

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