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PJ55 LGF

2005 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,047 mi
Last recorded134,047 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 LGF
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 134,047 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 134,046 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 120,902 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

rear brake pipes corroded @ ferrules

Fail 24 May 2019 120,899 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front tyres worn inner edges

rear brake pipes corroded @ ferrules

Pass 24 May 2018 105,492 miles

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED @ FERRULES

Fail 24 May 2018 105,488 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED @ FERRULES

Pass 22 May 2017 89,150 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 89,147 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F DROP LINK JOINT

Pass 26 May 2016 74,434 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 74,434 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 108,772 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 90,762 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 72,141 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 46,974 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 23,056 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 17,897 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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PJ55 LGF is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PJ55 LGF, 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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PJ55 LGF is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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