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BK55 ZZF

2005 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

127,299 mi
Last recorded127,299 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 127,299 miles

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

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

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

power steering oil low

Fail 9 Nov 2018 127,299 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

power steering oil low

Pass 11 Nov 2017 123,322 miles

centre front exhaust flange corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2017 123,322 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tightened centre flange (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre front exhaust flange corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2016 113,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge worn almost to cord. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge worn almost to cord. (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 113,244 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge worn almost to cord. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge worn almost to cord. (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 106,174 miles

nearside rear anti roll bar link tight

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

nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 21 Oct 2015 106,174 miles

nearside rear anti roll bar link tight

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

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

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2014 95,874 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

offside front brake slight bind

Fail 14 Oct 2014 95,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on edge

offside front brake slight bind

Pass 16 Oct 2013 86,919 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 86,775 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 75,030 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 69,414 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 69,412 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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 62,318 miles

both rear tyres bald on edges

Pass 28 Sep 2009 49,497 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 35,771 miles

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

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

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 ZZF is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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