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HJ05 VFB

2005 Subaru Outback

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,859 mi
Last recorded55,859 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 VFB
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 55,859 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 44,978 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 May 2014 44,978 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 May 2013 34,750 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 34,746 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 29,123 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 24,437 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 20,090 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 16,036 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 16,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 12,846 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)

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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HJ05 VFB is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 HJ05 VFB, 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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HJ05 VFB is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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