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SL05 XAF

2005 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

153,356 mi
Last recorded153,356 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 XAF
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 153,356 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 153,287 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 1.07% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements doesn't illuminate on dash (4.5.3 (a) (i))

both inner sills are corroded at the rear

various suspension components are slightly corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2018 142,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 142,225 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 129,813 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 129,813 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 116,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 116,009 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 100,202 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 100,191 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking To Flaxi (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 89,661 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 80,886 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 80,884 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 69,235 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 69,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 58,993 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 45,046 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 27,206 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 27,206 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 22,399 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 16,825 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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SL05 XAF is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 SL05 XAF, 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 XAF is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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