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RX05 AYF

2005 Subaru Outback

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,289 mi
Last recorded191,289 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 AYF
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 191,289 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split in boot with small amount of grease loss (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear brake backplate corroded/missing

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened showing signs of heavy corrosion build up (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 191,288 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively badly split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle unable to open from inside as well (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split in boot with small amount of grease loss (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear brake backplate corroded/missing

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened showing signs of heavy corrosion build up (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 179,546 miles

hand brake just met lower limit

Fail 11 Jan 2022 179,543 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside hand brake low reading

Pass 14 Jan 2021 172,184 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2020 172,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2019 157,897 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2019 157,897 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 150,443 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 143,000 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 134,161 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 127,398 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 121,648 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 121,648 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 118,879 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 113,070 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 113,070 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 26 Sep 2012 107,027 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 94,377 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 83,542 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 83,542 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 66,337 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 66,337 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 51,593 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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RX05 AYF is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 RX05 AYF, 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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RX05 AYF is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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