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2005 SUBARU OUTBACK
General Information
- Registration AX05SRU
- Manufacturer SUBARU
- Model OUTBACK
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2457cc
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- Expired 17 Sep 2025
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 168,793 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))
17 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 168,793 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
13 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 156,979 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive rocker covers (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive both side driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
8 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 156,978 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive rocker covers (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive both sides driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 148,899 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2023 17 Jun 202628 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 148,899 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
4 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 139,056 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2022 17 Jun 20264 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 139,056 MI
17 Jun 20264 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 131,454 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
4 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 131,454 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 124,948 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2020 17 Jun 202616 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 124,948 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
14 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 116,313 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 116,311 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
18 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 110,042 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2018 17 Jun 202618 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 110,042 MI
17 Jun 202622 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 105,010 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake binding slightly
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
22 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 105,010 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake binding slightly
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
21 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 100,605 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine cover and undertrays fitted
- Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Engine management light on
- Brake pipe slightly corroded Various (3.6.B.2c)
29 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 95,345 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2015 17 Jun 202623 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 90,677 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
23 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 90,667 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
24 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 84,330 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
26 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 75,734 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
20 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 62,074 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2011 17 Jun 20264 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 47,898 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 35,121 MI
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AX05SRU was registered on 2005-07-26
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