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BK55 HRD

2005 Subaru Outback

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

162,164 mi
Last recorded162,164 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 HRD
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 162,164 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 160,599 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread pealing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 158,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 155,846 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 152,889 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

light oil leak from engine

Pass 4 Nov 2020 150,306 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 146,549 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 141,987 miles

both front brake discs worn pads appear very low noise from o/s front wheel suspect brake pad wear indicators

both rear exhaust joints corroded

both rear inner sills starting to corrode

o/s front tyre low tread worn edges cracking in treads and tread edges

poor dip beam images headlamps oxidized

rear subframe corroded

transmission oil leak sump pan corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2018 141,987 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front brake discs worn pads appear very low noise from o/s front wheel suspect brake pad wear indicators

both rear exhaust joints corroded

both rear inner sills starting to corrode

o/s front tyre low tread worn edges cracking in treads and tread edges

poor dip beam images headlamps oxidized

rear subframe corroded

transmission oil leak sump pan corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2017 134,405 miles

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

O/S/F tyre cracking in treads

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

bad transmission oil leaks

both front brake discs worn pads appear low

front exhaust heat shield insecure

intermittent fault with front side lights

knock from steering

wiper blades poor

Pass 28 Jul 2016 127,941 miles

both front side lights flickering and blue

both front tyres getting low in tread

centre exhaust joint starting to corrode

front and rear brake pads appear to be getting low

o/s rear tyre cracking in tread edges

under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2016 127,941 miles

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

both front side lights flickering and blue

both front tyres getting low in tread

centre exhaust joint starting to corrode

front and rear brake pads appear to be getting low

o/s rear tyre cracking in tread edges

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2015 116,468 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 107,187 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 96,261 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 84,312 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 84,312 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 72,167 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 72,167 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 59,290 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 51,224 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 38,900 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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BK55 HRD is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BK55 HRD, 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 HRD is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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