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SO54 OMB

2005 Subaru Outback

Silver Gas bi-fuel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

145,902 mi
Last recorded145,902 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 OMB
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 145,902 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 135,634 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

child seat fit not allowing full inspection of adult belt

headlamp internal adjuster moved then headlamp aim rechecked

under body covers fit not allowing full inspection of covered areas

Fail 23 Nov 2015 135,634 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

child seat fit not allowing full inspection of adult belt

headlamp internal adjuster moved then headlamp aim rechecked

under body covers fit not allowing full inspection of covered areas

Pass 25 Nov 2014 124,978 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 114,748 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge.Ok at time of test.

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge.Ok at time of test.

rear brake pads appear to be getting low

Fail 4 Dec 2013 114,748 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge.Ok at time of test.

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge.Ok at time of test.

rear brake pads appear to be getting low

Pass 23 Nov 2012 94,526 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 77,313 miles

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

front pads close to limit.

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge.

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

o/s front brake slightly binding.

o/s front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge.

Fail 20 Dec 2011 77,312 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front pads close to limit.

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge.

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

o/s front brake slightly binding.

o/s front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge.

Pass 23 Dec 2010 62,776 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 47,287 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 47,287 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 18,215 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2008 18,215 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
Full Subaru Outback reliability report

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SO54 OMB is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Silver with a 3,000cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SO54 OMB, 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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SO54 OMB is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 22 February 2005.

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