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AF05 XKG

2005 Subaru Outback

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

120,606 mi
Last recorded120,606 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 XKG
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 120,606 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 118,420 miles

drive shaft gaiters cracked

Pass 31 May 2024 115,932 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2024 115,932 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outert edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2023 112,621 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 112,621 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))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2022 109,209 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 106,377 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 103,603 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 103,603 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 31 May 2019 100,115 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 96,351 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 92,209 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 92,209 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2016 88,671 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 86,077 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 84,658 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 82,848 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2013 82,848 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 79,938 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 75,272 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 65,923 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 52,477 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 36,431 miles

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)

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

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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AF05 XKG is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AF05 XKG, 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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AF05 XKG is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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