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FD05 WSE

2005 Subaru Outback

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,861 mi
Last recorded119,861 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 WSE
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2026 119,861 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 115,488 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside ,wish bones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 115,488 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn both nearside and offside link rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside ,wish bones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 112,395 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 110,466 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 106,536 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 106,536 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 101,095 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 101,095 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 96,643 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2020 96,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 94,423 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 94,423 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 91,570 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 91,570 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 86,846 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 82,624 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 82,624 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2015 80,131 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 80,131 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 76,330 miles

Both Front Tyre Outer Sidewalls Slightly Perished/Cracked.

Front N/S Outer C.V. Boot Has Pin-Hole In.

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 73,094 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

n/s front tyre cracking on outer sidewall

o/s front tyre cracking on outer sidewall

o/s rear tyre cracking slightly on outer sidewall

small pin hole in n/s outer driveshaft c/v gaitor

Pass 11 Apr 2012 70,390 miles

Both Front Brake Discs Slight Rusted On Braking Surfaces.

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 66,102 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 66,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 60,865 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 53,709 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 44,606 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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FD05 WSE is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FD05 WSE, 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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FD05 WSE is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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