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GU54 OFJ

2005 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,585 mi
Last recorded114,585 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 OFJ
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 114,585 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2022 114,581 miles

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2021 100,943 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2020 88,290 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 20 May 2019 73,382 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2019 73,380 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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))

Pass 21 May 2018 59,243 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 58,045 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 58,045 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 55,961 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 55,961 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 53,396 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 47,930 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 44,853 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 44,853 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 40,960 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 39,973 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 38,572 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 32,506 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 32,450 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 27,668 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 21,836 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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GU54 OFJ is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GU54 OFJ, 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 GU54 OFJ registered?

GU54 OFJ is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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