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BK55 ZYE

2005 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,216 mi
Last recorded97,216 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 ZYE
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 97,216 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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 has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Mar 2015 97,216 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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 has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2014 84,147 miles

NSR tyre cut in tread area but serviceable

Fail 11 Apr 2013 72,647 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 72,647 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 68,754 miles

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

exhaust system corroded and temporay repaired

Fail 24 Sep 2012 68,754 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system corroded and temporay repaired

Fail 14 Sep 2011 60,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front wipers split

Pass 14 Sep 2011 60,510 miles

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

front wipers split

Pass 15 Sep 2010 51,904 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

damage to offside front tyre sidewall

rear seats folded at time of test

Pass 23 Sep 2009 42,989 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 33,333 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 33,333 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 ZYE is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 ZYE, 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 ZYE is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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