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RA05 JCV

2005 Subaru Outback

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,065 mi
Last recorded165,065 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 JCV
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 165,065 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 150,997 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 138,732 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 138,732 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 May 2014 127,133 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 127,133 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 119,387 miles

Both front wipers slow to clear screen.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/f c/v boot has light misting of grease.

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 119,324 miles

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

Both front wipers slow to clear screen.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/f c/v boot has light misting of grease.

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 100,878 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 99,104 miles

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

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 15 Jul 2011 82,900 miles

NSR tyre worn on outer edge

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)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 82,900 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

NSR tyre worn on outer edge

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

OSR disc outer face corroded

Offside Front 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 16 Jul 2010 70,489 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 59,854 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 48,009 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (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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RA05 JCV is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RA05 JCV, 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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RA05 JCV is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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