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NX05 LFP

2005 Subaru Outback

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

129,314 mi
Last recorded129,314 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX05 LFP
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 129,314 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 129,312 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 118,904 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 118,904 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 112,982 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 112,375 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 104,485 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 104,485 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 96,832 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 96,828 miles

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

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

both front tyres close to wear indicators 215/60 r16 99v

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2013 88,284 miles

n/s/r tyre worn

Pass 8 Nov 2012 79,773 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 68,983 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 59,962 miles

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

Offside Front 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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NX05 LFP is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 NX05 LFP, 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 NX05 LFP registered?

NX05 LFP is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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