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BF55 EKD

2005 Subaru Outback

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

138,508 mi
Last recorded138,508 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 EKD
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 138,508 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear seats folded on test

Pass 14 Oct 2020 134,346 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 134,302 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s/front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2019 131,475 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 121,868 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 113,835 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 105,995 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 105,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 95,024 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 80,692 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)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 65,951 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 59,637 miles

Deterioration in both front wishbone bushes.

Pass 6 Sep 2011 52,180 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 44,704 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 34,766 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 24,778 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 24,712 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)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BF55 EKD is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 BF55 EKD, 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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BF55 EKD is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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