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T888 CDS

2005 Subaru Outback

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

193,671 mi
Last recorded193,671 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT888 CDS
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 193,671 miles

Front tyres scrubbed out on edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal anti-slip pad worn

Fail 23 May 2022 193,671 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front tyres scrubbed out on edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal anti-slip pad worn

Pass 2 Jun 2021 185,956 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

brake pedal anti-slip pad worn

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 2 Jun 2021 185,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

brake pedal anti-slip pad worn

exhaust system in poor condition

slight exhaust gas leaks from front and centre joints

slight exhaust leaks from rear of exhausts

Pass 3 Jun 2020 179,176 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking/perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 179,176 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking/perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 162,000 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases v.slight at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking/perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush V.slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 161,755 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases v.slight at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking/perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush V.slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 147,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 132,231 miles

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)

both front tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust has a minor leak and has repairs. Exhaust requires replacement

Pass 1 Jul 2016 121,503 miles

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

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

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2015 108,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front 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 Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2014 93,003 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

auxilary drive belts worn

exhaust flanges very badly coroded

offside dip beam image poor

plastic sill covers fitted

sli8ght noise from rear wheels when rotated

Pass 30 Jul 2013 80,013 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 79,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre has small cut to cords in tread.

Pass 15 Jun 2012 69,546 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2011 57,958 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 57,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 49,111 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 49,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2009 36,879 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 27,482 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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T888 CDS is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 T888 CDS, 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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T888 CDS is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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