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SP05 YLJ

2005 Subaru Outback

Black Lpg 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

199,754 mi
Last recorded199,754 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 YLJ
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 199,754 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in more than one place (6.1.2 (a))

slight play in nearside rear link arm

Fail 13 Mar 2020 199,621 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in more than one place (6.1.2 (a))

slight play in nearside rear link arm

Pass 14 Mar 2019 181,474 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2018 163,834 miles

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Nearside Rear brake binding

rear exhaust blow

Fail 20 Mar 2018 163,526 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sub frame excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Nearside Rear brake binding

Pass 22 Mar 2017 146,810 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 146,810 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 131,534 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 115,895 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 101,430 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 84,683 miles

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

front discs worn

rear brake discs worn

unable to see front and rear pads

Pass 15 Apr 2013 84,683 miles

front discs worn

rear brake discs worn

unable to see front and rear pads

Pass 23 Apr 2012 68,737 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 52,783 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 44,031 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 41,614 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 34,776 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 27,674 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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SP05 YLJ is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Black with a 2,457cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 SP05 YLJ, 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 SP05 YLJ registered?

SP05 YLJ is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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