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WJ05 UFL

2005 Subaru Outback

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,648 mi
Last recorded127,648 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 UFL
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 127,648 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Feb 2018 127,641 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sat nav (8.3.1e)

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Pass 16 Feb 2017

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system in poor condition

rear seat belts not test items on rear seats

Fail 13 Feb 2017 113,480 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Braking system leaking front to rear brake pipes at tank (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system in poor condition

rear seat belts not test items on rear seats

under trays insecure

Pass 12 Feb 2016 103,876 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres cracking

engine under tray damaged

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2014 95,184 miles

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

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 89,523 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 89,523 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 87,485 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 74,038 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 69,084 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust system in places

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly perished

slight corrosion to underbody and suspension components in places

slight oil and coolant dampness under engine

Fail 2 Nov 2009 52,752 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 52,752 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 33,953 miles

exhaust heat sheild rattle

muddy under car

windscreen chipped

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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WJ05 UFL is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WJ05 UFL, 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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WJ05 UFL is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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