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BD54 VGC

2005 Subaru Outback

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,274 mi
Last recorded88,274 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 VGC
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 88,274 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 87,589 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 87,568 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 87,462 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear brake pipes from hoses to back plates corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides front brake pipes corroded by unions with flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill at suspension arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides brake reaction bushes splitting and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension bushes perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion to under side and suspension components

Pass 23 Mar 2021 81,437 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on tread and tyre perishing/cracking

Pass 18 Mar 2020 78,363 miles

Front coil springs corroded

Offside Rear tyre wearing close to the limit and outer part of tyre heavily cracking

corrosion on rear brake pipes no leaks and slight corrosion on front brake pipes no leaks

front suspention arms rear compliance bushes slightly splitting

front tyres inner and outer sidewalls heavily cracking

Pass 20 Mar 2019 75,277 miles

Front exhaust metal bracket broken

Front tyres heavily splitting/perishing

Offside Rear tyre outer part splitting

Fail 20 Mar 2019 75,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer part of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust metal bracket broken

Front tyres heavily splitting/perishing

Offside Rear tyre outer part splitting

Pass 20 Mar 2018 72,279 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section x2 places (7.1.2)

Front screen cracked lower part of drivers side

Front tyres perishing and cracking

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge heavily splitting and wearing (strong advise)

Offside Rear tyre outer edge splitting and wearing

unable to fully inspect rear metal brake pipes due to routing/covers

Fail 20 Mar 2018 72,279 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section x2 places (7.1.2)

Front screen cracked lower part of drivers side

Front tyres perishing and cracking

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge heavily splitting and wearing (strong advise)

Offside Rear tyre outer edge splitting and wearing

unable to fully inspect rear metal brake pipes due to routing/covers

Pass 21 Mar 2017 68,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 65,106 miles

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)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 61,197 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 61,197 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 54,874 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 54,874 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 48,566 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 42,099 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 42,099 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 37,080 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 37,080 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 31,843 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 24,912 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 18,545 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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BD54 VGC is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BD54 VGC, 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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BD54 VGC is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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