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FY05 LHW

2005 Subaru Outback

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,298 mi
Last recorded131,298 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 LHW
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 131,298 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 127,093 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 123,139 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 123,138 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 118,092 miles

exhaust corroded at front joints

full under trays fitted front to rear

slight binding on front brakes

slight damage to o/s front

Pass 17 Feb 2015 110,178 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight binding on front brakes

Fail 17 Feb 2015 110,175 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight binding on front brakes

Pass 26 Feb 2014 102,222 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

full under trayes fitter front to rear

Pass 26 Feb 2013 96,757 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 91,509 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 91,509 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 80,406 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 72,376 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 59,220 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 43,205 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)

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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FY05 LHW is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FY05 LHW, 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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FY05 LHW is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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