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BK55 HNX

2005 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,452 mi
Last recorded118,452 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 HNX
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 118,452 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2024 114,845 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 112,043 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 112,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 108,009 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 106,118 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 106,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 101,545 miles

both rear inner sills are corroded adjacent to rear inner wheel arches

Pass 23 Sep 2019 99,432 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 99,432 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 96,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Sep 2018 96,876 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2017 89,945 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 89,938 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 84,019 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s/r anti roll bar drop link has some play

Pass 28 Sep 2015 79,084 miles

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r anti roll bar drop link has some play

Pass 29 Sep 2014 74,195 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2013 68,002 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 64,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sides rear, brake pads wearing low

Fail 1 Oct 2012 64,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sides rear, brake pads wearing low

Pass 3 Oct 2011 58,129 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 58,047 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 52,014 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2009 41,220 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

front brake pads wearing thin

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 10 Sep 2008 33,050 miles

front discs slightly pitted

Fail 10 Sep 2008 33,043 miles

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

front discs slightly pitted

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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BK55 HNX is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BK55 HNX, 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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BK55 HNX is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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