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GF54 XCR

2005 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

135,501 mi
Last recorded135,501 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 XCR
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 135,501 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 128,559 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 128,488 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 123,828 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 118,874 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 112,946 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 106,282 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 98,327 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic 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)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2015 93,847 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front lower control arm rear bushes slight wear

windscreen washer jet power is weak

Fail 10 Mar 2014 86,914 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

slight wear/perishing to both front suspension arm rear bushes

small exhaust leak centre exhaust

Pass 10 Mar 2014 86,914 miles

slight wear/perishing to both front suspension arm rear bushes

small exhaust leak centre exhaust

Pass 12 Mar 2013 78,813 miles

both front tyres worn to limit on inner edges.slight exhaust blow at centre to rear

Fail 12 Mar 2012 71,705 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes perishing

Pass 12 Mar 2012 71,705 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes perishing

Fail 10 Mar 2011 62,885 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes perishing

Pass 10 Mar 2011 62,885 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes perishing

Pass 10 Mar 2010 54,216 miles

GENERAL CORROSION ON EXHAUST

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 54,216 miles

GENERAL CORROSION ON EXHAUST

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 43,802 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 43,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 38,857 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges not full depth tread from new

Fail 2 Jan 2008 38,854 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres bald on inner edges not full depth tread from new

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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GF54 XCR is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GF54 XCR, 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 GF54 XCR registered?

GF54 XCR is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 6 January 2005.

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