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SOR 881E

2005 Subaru Outback

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,051 mi
Last recorded85,051 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOR 881E
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 85,051 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes have slight corrosion at extreme ends where not coated in plastic (1.1.11 (c))

reverse lamp not working

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle body

Fail 19 Nov 2025 85,037 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake lever has no reserve travel and requires adjustment (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes have slight corrosion at extreme ends where not coated in plastic (1.1.11 (c))

reverse lamp not working

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle body

Pass 28 Nov 2024 80,870 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes have slight corrosion at extreme ends where not coated in plastic (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 80,860 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes have slight corrosion at extreme ends where not coated in plastic (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 74,018 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2022 68,897 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 May 2022 68,860 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front cross member corroded within 30cm of off side front anti roll bar bush - marked in yellow. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2021 65,886 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 65,886 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 65,393 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 65,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 64,393 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 62,844 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 61,073 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 59,498 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 58,148 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 56,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 54,436 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 54,436 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 48,411 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 39,407 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 31,832 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 24,251 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 15,910 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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SOR 881E is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SOR 881E, 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 SOR 881E registered?

SOR 881E is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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