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NL05 EJJ

2005 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

119,290 mi
Last recorded119,290 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 EJJ
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2020 119,290 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 119,019 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))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 113,494 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 104,087 miles

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

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both rear bushes (2.4.F.3)

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

Rear hand brake needs reajusting as hand brake travel high

Pass 17 Dec 2016 93,139 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 80,294 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 65,913 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 54,675 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 43,450 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2012 43,442 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 36,450 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)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 25,103 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 19,513 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 17,063 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 14,030 miles

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

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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NL05 EJJ is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NL05 EJJ, 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 NL05 EJJ registered?

NL05 EJJ is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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