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VN05 DFL

2005 Subaru Outback

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

184,705 mi
Last recorded184,705 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 DFL
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2021 184,705 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2156016 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front shock absorbers corroded

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to some rear components

Pass 17 Sep 2020 180,590 miles

All shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective box bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 175,731 miles

Front Bothshock absorbers corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2019 175,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Bothshock absorbers corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2018 171,009 miles

Offside Rear Taillight lens damaged.

Undertrays fitted to floorpan.

Fail 26 Sep 2018 170,904 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Body sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Taillight lens damaged.

Undertrays fitted to floorpan.

Pass 27 Sep 2017 165,265 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Small cuts and stones in tyre treads

Pass 22 Sep 2016 159,300 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

rear seats folded flat and load area full,unable to check rear seats and seatbelts

stones and small cuts in tyre treads

Pass 23 Sep 2015 152,941 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 141,986 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 130,281 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 117,743 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 105,424 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake discs worn pittid and rusted

Pass 16 Mar 2010 91,581 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 80,326 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 64,753 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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VN05 DFL is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VN05 DFL, 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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VN05 DFL is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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