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RJ55 AUM

2005 Subaru Outback

Grey Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,858 mi
Last recorded92,858 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 AUM
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 92,858 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 92,854 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 92,854 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2018 81,994 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at Y section (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 81,954 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at Y section (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 70,062 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at "Y" piece (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 70,062 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at "Y" piece (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 59,741 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre outer wall deteriorated

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 55,929 miles

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

Rear Wiper Blade Worn

Fail 12 Feb 2015 55,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

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

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

Rear Wiper Blade Worn

Pass 25 Feb 2014 51,198 miles

Rear Wiper Blade Worn

Fail 7 Sep 2012 44,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Wiper Blade Worn

Pass 7 Sep 2012 44,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Wiper Blade Worn

Pass 9 Sep 2011 38,943 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 38,943 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 32,165 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 27,133 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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RJ55 AUM is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RJ55 AUM, 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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RJ55 AUM is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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