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SL05 HBJ

2005 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

169,138 mi
Last recorded169,138 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 HBJ
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 169,138 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust is corroded allover

slight oil leak at engine

Fail 27 Feb 2017 169,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust is corroded allover

slight oil leak at engine

Pass 12 Feb 2016 158,019 miles

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

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

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

backbox exhaust fixing clamps are badly corroded

exhaust corroded at cat

slight oil leak at engine

Fail 12 Feb 2016 158,019 miles

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

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

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

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

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

backbox exhaust fixing clamps are badly corroded

exhaust corroded at cat

slight oil leak at engine

Pass 25 Feb 2015 145,712 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 138,260 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2013 134,883 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 130,194 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 120,376 miles

Rear outer disc pad low at o/s.

Slight play in n/s rear anti roll bar link rod.

Pass 5 Feb 2010 105,225 miles

Traction control light on.EML light on.

Pass 12 Feb 2009 89,351 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Feb 2009 89,237 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 67,803 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes geting worn

front discs getting corroded + worn

front pads getting low

rear discs getting corroded + worn

rear pads getting low

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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SL05 HBJ is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SL05 HBJ, 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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SL05 HBJ is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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