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ST05 GOE

2005 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,067 mi
Last recorded89,067 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 GOE
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 89,067 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 89,066 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 89,051 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 85,817 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 83,103 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 80,156 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 77,270 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 77,270 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 74,395 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 74,395 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 70,692 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 66,477 miles

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

both rear brake discs pitting

Pass 21 Apr 2011 60,477 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 51,279 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 41,778 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 41,778 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 31,829 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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ST05 GOE is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ST05 GOE, 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 ST05 GOE registered?

ST05 GOE is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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