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BF05 AWU

2005 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,531 mi
Last recorded92,531 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 AWU
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 92,531 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Near rear section and been welded already (7.1.2)

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 87,198 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 82,586 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 70,976 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 65,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 65,406 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 59,138 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 59,138 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 45,523 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 22,937 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 11,489 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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BF05 AWU is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BF05 AWU, 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 BF05 AWU registered?

BF05 AWU is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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