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7 ABW

2005 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

55,676 mi
Last recorded55,676 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 ABW
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 55,676 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 54,481 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 52,771 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust centre section to both rear silencers flange plates badly corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section to rear silencers (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 50,982 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 49,856 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 48,464 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow in Y section of rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 48,464 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow in Y section of rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 46,590 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 44,106 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 42,416 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 40,638 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Nov 2015 38,268 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 38,268 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 35,945 miles

offside front tyre wearing on the inside edge

Pass 11 Nov 2013 33,410 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 30,409 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 27,191 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 24,930 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 20,774 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 15,409 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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7 ABW is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 7 ABW, 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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What year was 7 ABW registered?

7 ABW is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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