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GU05 UMT

2005 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

161,471 mi
Last recorded161,471 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 UMT
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 161,471 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 161,468 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 147,800 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 147,800 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 137,822 miles

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

front tyres slightly worn on edges

Fail 17 Mar 2014 137,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

front tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 2 Mar 2013 128,067 miles

Decelerometer brake test only permanent 4 WD

Exhaust ; centre flange deteriorated

Tow electrics have been checked , indicators & fog lamp circuits suspect , recommend check with own equipment

Various covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , retricted views

Fail 1 Mar 2013 128,067 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Decelerometer brake test only permanent 4 WD

Exhaust ; centre flange deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Tow electrics have been checked , indicators & fog lamp circuits suspect , recommend check with own equipment

Various covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , retricted views

Pass 25 Nov 2011 116,897 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 102,035 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 19 Nov 2010 102,035 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 3 Feb 2010 99,998 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 82,293 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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GU05 UMT is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Gold 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 GU05 UMT, 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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GU05 UMT is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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