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SN05 YSF

2005 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,103 mi
Last recorded115,103 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 115,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened around lower spring seat (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill under car at suspension arm front mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened around lower spring seat (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill under car at suspension arm front mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear tailgate release handle sticking when operated. Has to be manually returned, but tailgate can be secured in closed position

engine oil on minimum mark

Fail 19 Jun 2017 115,081 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported front support strap to gearbox mounting broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened around lower spring seat (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill under car at suspension arm front mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened around lower spring seat (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill under car at suspension arm front mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear tailgate release handle sticking when operated. Has to be manually returned, but tailgate can be secured in closed position

engine oil on minimum mark

Pass 23 Jun 2016 105,230 miles

Offside Front cracking on side wall

Fail 22 Jun 2016 105,230 miles

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

Offside Front cracking on side wall

Pass 1 Feb 2016 102,604 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 102,604 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 95,752 miles

engine management light showing fault

Pass 26 Feb 2014 85,022 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 84,863 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 76,153 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 66,842 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 66,841 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 57,074 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 46,686 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 36,119 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 28,095 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 YSF is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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