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SJ05 AWC

2005 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,242 mi
Last recorded70,242 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 AWC
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 70,242 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes showing slight separation

Pass 22 Feb 2017 66,487 miles

both rear inner sills and rear sub frame showing corrosion

near side mirror cover damaged

near side rear link pin has slight movement

off side rear back plate corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2016 62,401 miles

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

both front wishbone (rear bush) starting to deteriorate but not resulting in excessive movement

o/s/r tyre has a cut on the sidewall but not through to the cords 215/55/17

Pass 11 Feb 2015 59,148 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 59,147 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 55,129 miles

exhaust showing corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2013 48,552 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes showing slight separation // movement not excessive //

Pass 15 Feb 2012 42,909 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 36,657 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 36,647 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 28,226 miles

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

both front brake discs pitted will require replacement soon

Pass 2 Sep 2008 21,051 miles

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

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)

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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SJ05 AWC is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SJ05 AWC, 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 SJ05 AWC registered?

SJ05 AWC is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 25 August 2005.

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