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SG55 JPO

2005 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

157,262 mi
Last recorded157,262 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 JPO
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 157,262 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 157,262 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 149,303 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2015 149,269 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 131,850 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside washer jet in poor condition

Fail 1 Dec 2014 131,766 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside washer jet in poor condition

Pass 28 Nov 2013 113,624 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 93,161 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 93,161 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 83,547 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 83,547 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 700,017 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 56,040 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 56,040 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 41,968 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 41,966 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SG55 JPO is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SG55 JPO, 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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SG55 JPO is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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