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BD55 UTH

2005 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

153,626 mi
Last recorded153,626 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 UTH
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 153,626 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front crossmember heavy corrosion

underside corrosion

Fail 16 Dec 2020 152,029 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective won't open (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn of front w/bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working & o/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement of front w/bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 147,642 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 139,517 miles

Offside Front brake slight bind on rotation

Pass 30 Oct 2017 130,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 129,921 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 119,385 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 119,385 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 108,376 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 108,357 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 98,021 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 98,021 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 90,179 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)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 90,178 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 83,672 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 77,179 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 68,576 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 53,709 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 39,953 miles

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

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

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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BD55 UTH is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BD55 UTH, 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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BD55 UTH is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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