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BK05 USX

2005 Subaru Outback

Gold Lpg 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

138,251 mi
Last recorded138,251 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 USX
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 138,251 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 137,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 136,283 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 135,617 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 135,071 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 134,062 miles

(front bumper slightly damaged O/S/F

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 134,045 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front bumper damaged

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 132,498 miles

front bumper damaged

rear exhaust corroded at joints

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front lower ball joint split pin missing

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 128,158 miles

Front Bumper damage

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front balljoint split pin missing

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Rear exhaust corroded

Under tray fitted obsecuring some components

Fail 29 Sep 2018 128,055 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Bumper damage

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front balljoint split pin missing

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Rear exhaust corroded

Under tray fitted obsecuring some components

Pass 13 Oct 2017 123,339 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 123,339 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 119,729 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 116,560 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 110,828 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 106,135 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush 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)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear tyre valves perished

Pass 11 Aug 2012 102,332 miles

Front tyres low on tread 215/55V17 3mm

Offside front brake hose slightly twisted

Fail 11 Aug 2012 102,332 miles

Front tyres low on tread 215/55V17 3mm

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

Offside front brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 24 Aug 2011 94,404 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 84,206 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 72,690 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 62,640 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 60,437 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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BK05 USX is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 3,000cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BK05 USX, 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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BK05 USX is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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