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BL55 VAF

2005 Subaru Outback

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,067 mi
Last recorded124,067 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 VAF
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 124,067 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 124,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

offside rear backing plate at rear disc is insecure

Pass 7 Oct 2015 114,720 miles

dampness around steering rack

front reg plate damaged

n/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge

Fail 2 Oct 2015 114,717 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear of centre section (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s/f (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working n/s/r (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working n/s/r (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working n/s/r (1.2.1b)

dampness around steering rack

eml light on in dash

front reg plate damaged

n/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 8 Sep 2014 103,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 91,973 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 81,697 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 81,697 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 70,798 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 59,029 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 46,227 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 29,814 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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BL55 VAF is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL55 VAF, 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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BL55 VAF is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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