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LD05 SMX

2005 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,980 mi
Last recorded168,980 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 SMX
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 168,980 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 168,978 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 158,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 144,800 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 131,288 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 131,288 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 119,788 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 107,904 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 107,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 99,663 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 99,663 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 87,292 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 87,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 76,620 miles

both front tyres low on inner edge

rear tyres low close to limit

Pass 21 Mar 2013 70,659 miles

Offside rear tyre tread worn on inside edge

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 70,658 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Offside rear tyre tread worn on inside edge

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 63,040 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 63,040 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 58,238 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 58,238 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 49,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both dipped beam aims on 2% minimum limit

both front tyres, treads wearing inner edges.

Pass 31 Mar 2009 39,604 miles

n/s wiper blade split

Fail 31 Mar 2009 39,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS WORN VERY LOW AT EDGES

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)

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 28 Mar 2008 30,849 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 30,849 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 SMX is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SMX, 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 SMX is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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