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B3 ALE

2005 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

105,231 mi
Last recorded105,231 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 ALE
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 105,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 97,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 90,118 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 81,876 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 73,779 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 73,776 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 65,932 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 65,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2019 56,486 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad looks worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 46,053 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 39,221 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 35,077 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 34,792 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 33,929 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 32,367 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 30,617 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 27,174 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 24,297 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 20,467 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)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 16,451 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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B3 ALE is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 2,457cc 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 B3 ALE, 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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B3 ALE is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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