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GF05 FOP

2005 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

116,424 mi
Last recorded116,424 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 FOP
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 116,424 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Fail 23 Feb 2015 116,378 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 25 Feb 2014 105,616 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs pitted

nearside rear tyre wearing @ edges.

water hose clip @ oil filter area in poor condition.

Fail 25 Feb 2014 105,616 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs pitted

nearside rear tyre wearing @ edges.

water hose clip @ oil filter area in poor condition.

Pass 28 Jan 2013 92,439 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 86,725 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 79,689 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 May 2010 69,269 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 24 May 2010 69,269 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 55,373 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 55,373 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 28,198 miles

Complete exhaust system corroided

Nearside Front 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)

O/S/F tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Offside Front 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 28,198 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Complete exhaust system corroided

Nearside Front 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)

O/S/F tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Offside Front 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GF05 FOP is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GF05 FOP, 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 GF05 FOP registered?

GF05 FOP is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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