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LK05 SWF

2008 Subaru Outback

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

227,873 mi
Last recorded227,873 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 SWF
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 227,873 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Between middle and back (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 214,686 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases y joint to rear boxes (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 205,036 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2024 204,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 197,103 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 196,686 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between flexis and chalked (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 186,996 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 182,066 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 182,065 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 175,841 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2020 175,611 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 168,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2019 168,120 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 157,927 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven

Fail 4 May 2018 157,773 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 27 Apr 2017 149,602 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 139,686 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 128,944 miles

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

Offside Front Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 128,944 miles

Offside Front Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 111,634 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 111,633 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 93,003 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 64,544 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 34,902 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 34,902 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 27,786 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 20,204 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 15,191 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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LK05 SWF is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 85,901 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 LK05 SWF, 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 18 years old, this Subaru Outback is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LK05 SWF registered?

LK05 SWF is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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