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YT05 LZJ

2005 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

179,736 mi
Last recorded179,736 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 LZJ
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 179,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 178,005 miles

Engine cover,sill covers and under-trays fitted

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 166,110 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 166,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings Tie Rod (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 141,913 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 125,429 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 125,429 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 111,718 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 111,610 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 81,658 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 81,658 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 71,365 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre Worn On Inner Edges

Wipers Starting To Wear

Pass 21 Jun 2010 61,166 miles

front reg plate deteriorated.

Pass 25 Jun 2009 49,805 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 36,101 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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YT05 LZJ is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YT05 LZJ, 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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YT05 LZJ is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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