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SN05 NFE

2005 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,362 mi
Last recorded148,362 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 NFE
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 148,362 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm bush split but not resulting in excessive movement, rear bush

Offside Front suspension arm bush split but not resulting in excessive movement, rear bush

radiator landing panel corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2018 148,358 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension arm bush split but not resulting in excessive movement, rear bush

Offside Front suspension arm bush split but not resulting in excessive movement, rear bush

earth strap broken in engine bay, at offside

radiator landing panel corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2016 147,629 miles

nearside rear trye worn close to legal limit

rear brake discs are starting to deteriorate

Fail 12 Oct 2016 147,627 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

engine management light on

nearside rear trye worn close to legal limit

rear brake discs are starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Jan 2016 132,487 miles

engine management light on

Fail 21 Jan 2016 132,484 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 20 Jan 2015 113,041 miles

engine management light on

Fail 12 Jan 2015 113,023 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on

Pass 9 Jan 2014 95,149 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 79,349 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2012 79,342 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 66,912 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 54,622 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 39,965 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 29,879 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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SN05 NFE is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NFE, 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 SN05 NFE registered?

SN05 NFE is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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