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SA05 LNF

2005 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,535 mi
Last recorded91,535 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 LNF
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 91,535 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 80,665 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 80,260 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil level low

Pass 22 Aug 2013 69,174 miles

n/s/r tyre walls cracking

Fail 21 Aug 2013 69,162 miles

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)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre walls cracking

Pass 17 Aug 2012 60,821 miles

trailer socket loose at rear

Pass 22 Jul 2011 54,496 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 54,496 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2010 47,637 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 38,331 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 27,847 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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SA05 LNF is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SA05 LNF, 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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SA05 LNF is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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