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FG05 TFV

2005 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,400 mi
Last recorded111,400 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 TFV
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 111,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 111,385 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush peeled out. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At 'Y' of rear section. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 101,086 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 101,085 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to showing cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 86,632 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 67,119 miles

Plastic covers over floors and sills not allowing detailed inspection

Pass 17 Jul 2015 60,438 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 54,576 miles

N/S/F tyre tread low on 2mm

O/S/R tyre worn the inner edge low

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 54,576 miles

N/S/F tyre tread low on 2mm

O/S/R tyre worn the inner edge low

Pass 20 Jul 2013 49,228 miles

N/S/F wishbone rear bush showing signs of wear

O/S/R tyre wearing the outer edge

Pass 24 Jul 2012 42,519 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 42,519 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 36,602 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 31,607 miles

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

offside rear tyre going bald on outer edge

Pass 2 Jul 2009 24,278 miles

Front tyres worn the outer edges

n/s/r tyre worn the outer edge

Pass 23 Jul 2008 16,907 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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FG05 TFV is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FG05 TFV, 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 FG05 TFV registered?

FG05 TFV is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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