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SD05 FTJ

2005 Subaru Outback

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

99,845 mi
Last recorded99,845 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 FTJ
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 99,845 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 97,403 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 92,231 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 85,484 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 85,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 77,611 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 72,712 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 61,156 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 49,842 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 40,555 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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SD05 FTJ is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 SD05 FTJ, 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 SD05 FTJ registered?

SD05 FTJ is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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