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LD05 AWJ

2005 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

190,459 mi
Last recorded190,459 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 AWJ
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 190,459 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 190,459 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 186,219 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 186,219 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 177,452 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 169,374 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 164,015 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 155,970 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 155,970 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working both rear bulbs out (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 148,347 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 139,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre- wearing outer edge

Offside Front tyre- wearing inner edge

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 130,580 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 130,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 119,081 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 119,081 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 106,443 miles

all 4 tyre valves perishing

damage to o/s/f door mirror

Fail 14 Mar 2014 106,443 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

all 4 tyre valves perishing

damage to o/s/f door mirror

Pass 15 Mar 2013 95,850 miles

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

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

cut in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2012 86,153 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

nearside front outer c v boot twisted

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

Pass 10 Mar 2011 74,104 miles

nearside rear tyre valve starting to split

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge and has slight cut

Fail 8 Mar 2011 74,033 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre valve starting to split

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge and has slight cut

Pass 25 Feb 2010 62,491 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 51,404 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 41,892 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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LD05 AWJ is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LD05 AWJ, 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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LD05 AWJ is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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