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SN05 LNV

2005 Subaru Outback

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,623 mi
Last recorded132,623 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 LNV
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 132,623 miles

Front both anti-roll bar link dust cover deteriorated but preventing ingress of dirt

Front both suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Nearside Front ball joint dust cover deteriorated but preventing ingress of dirt

Rear anti-roll bar links has slight play

both inner cv gaiters sign of grease no sign of damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2016 121,692 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to exhaust system

gearbox sump corroded and weeping

general underbody corroded

nearside front anti roll bar drop link gaiters split but preventing dirt ingress

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on edges

wishbone rear bushes splitting and unbonding

Fail 22 Aug 2016 121,623 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to exhaust system

gearbox sump corroded and weeping

general underbody corroded

nearside front anti roll bar drop link gaiters split but preventing dirt ingress

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on edges

wishbone rear bushes splitting and unbonding

Pass 27 Aug 2015 108,686 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 99,570 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 99,568 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 87,132 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight wear in front lower arm rear bushes.

Pass 12 Jun 2012 79,575 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 67,990 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 67,989 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2010 58,531 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 46,257 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 36,794 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 36,794 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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SN05 LNV is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SN05 LNV, 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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SN05 LNV is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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