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S123 RJB

2005 Subaru Outback

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

77,130 mi
Last recorded77,130 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS123 RJB
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 77,130 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 77,128 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 76,102 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 74,682 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 72,610 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 70,690 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 68,388 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 66,647 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 61,274 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 55,058 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 51,611 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 46,316 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 41,339 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 32,821 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2012 30,330 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 26,664 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 22,452 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 18,411 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 18,411 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 12,588 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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S123 RJB is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S123 RJB, 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 S123 RJB registered?

S123 RJB is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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