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FE05 HVJ

2005 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

176,663 mi
Last recorded176,663 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 HVJ
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 176,663 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on outer edges

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

various points of corrosion starting

Pass 6 Dec 2016 166,884 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 159,483 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 159,483 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 148,868 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 129,256 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 129,256 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 113,149 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 100,224 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Offside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 84,441 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 62,788 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 43,429 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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FE05 HVJ is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FE05 HVJ, 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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FE05 HVJ is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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