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BD55 UUR

2005 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

206,231 mi
Last recorded206,231 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 UUR
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 206,231 miles

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 204,660 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 204,660 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 200,279 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 195,235 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 189,680 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 186,210 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 184,715 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 179,987 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 172,267 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 165,694 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 161,322 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 158,405 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 137,694 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 137,694 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 122,904 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 108,565 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 95,842 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 81,754 miles

Rear fog light has 4 LED lights not working

Pass 20 Oct 2009 63,634 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 49,342 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

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 UUR is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BD55 UUR, 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 UUR is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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