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BD55 UUA

2005 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

185,716 mi
Last recorded185,716 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 185,716 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2025 185,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 181,169 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2024 181,169 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 176,846 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 165,674 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 157,324 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 157,324 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2020 151,932 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 140,584 miles

minor blow on the exhaust

Pass 6 Feb 2018 132,553 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 132,553 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 123,322 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 113,836 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 113,836 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 110,878 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 97,636 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Oct 2013 85,910 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 73,210 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 73,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 62,480 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 49,095 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 49,095 miles

Nearside 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 16 Sep 2009 38,818 miles

crack front reg plate.

n/s/r tyre worn on shoulders.

Pass 22 Sep 2008 26,775 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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BD55 UUA is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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