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SL05 XBJ

2005 Subaru Outback

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

151,095 mi
Last recorded151,095 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 XBJ
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 151,095 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside & Offside front feed to flex hoses. (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management light on indicating a fault.

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Fail 17 Apr 2018 151,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage At bumper & insecure. (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage Moulding clips. (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front 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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside & Offside front feed to flex hoses. (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management light on indicating a fault.

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 4 Apr 2017 146,849 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 146,848 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 142,498 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the edge of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 142,498 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated cracked (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the edge of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 137,637 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly worn on outside edge

front bumper insecure on o/s/f

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 7 Apr 2015 137,637 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly worn on outside edge

front bumper insecure on o/s/f

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Mar 2014 131,900 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 131,900 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside front tyre worn heavily on edge of tread

Pass 19 Apr 2013 128,126 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 128,126 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 112,481 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 97,853 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 97,304 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear tyre is worn on edges

offside rear tyre is worn outer edge

Pass 12 Mar 2010 83,546 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2010 83,545 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 67,394 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 67,394 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2008 67,381 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 59,596 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 XBJ is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 XBJ, 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 XBJ is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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