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SW05 CEK

2005 Subaru Outback

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

176,655 mi
Last recorded176,655 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 CEK
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2022 176,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

various suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2021 165,770 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 150,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 139,718 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 125,600 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 125,598 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 123,189 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2014 120,215 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 120,211 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 115,287 miles

exhaust bracket broken at rear

Pass 5 Dec 2012 103,979 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 103,978 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)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 93,658 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 85,230 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 73,636 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 73,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 70,635 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2008 55,525 miles

ENGINE IS LOW

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2008 55,525 miles

ENGINE IS LOW

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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SW05 CEK is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SW05 CEK, 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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SW05 CEK is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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