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ST54 FDN

2005 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,022 mi
Last recorded112,022 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 FDN
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 112,022 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all brake hose ferrules have slight corrosion

fuel tank strap broken but secure

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

screenwash bottle leaking

Fail 23 Jan 2017 112,020 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all brake hose ferrules have slight corrosion

fuel tank strap broken but secure

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

screenwash bottle leaking

Pass 22 Feb 2016 102,099 miles

offside rear subframe mounting prescribed area slightly corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2016 101,677 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at jacking point holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 92,753 miles

offside and nearside front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

suspect possible wheel bearing or transmission noise

Fail 15 Jan 2015 92,750 miles

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

offside and nearside front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

suspect possible wheel bearing or transmission noise

Pass 16 Jan 2014 82,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 74,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust centre rear bracket broken but still adequately supported

Exhaust system corroded at rear

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2012 65,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from sump

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2011 57,660 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 47,885 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight wear in rear antiroll bar links

Pass 23 Jan 2009 38,872 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 29,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Spare tyre defective

front number plate lamination starting to peel,not yet affecting readability.

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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ST54 FDN is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ST54 FDN, 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 ST54 FDN registered?

ST54 FDN is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 7 February 2005.

Is ST54 FDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST54 FDN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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