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BL55 VCM

2005 Subaru Outback

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

115,863 mi
Last recorded115,863 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 115,863 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 114,568 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases y (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 114,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases y (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 110,746 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 106,908 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Oct 2020 104,424 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 100,343 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

brake pedal rubber worn

oil leak from gearbox

oil leaking from offside axle mount

windscreen cracked and chipped

Fail 17 Sep 2019 100,342 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

brake pedal rubber worn

oil leak from gearbox

oil leaking from offside axle mount

windscreen cracked and chipped

Pass 5 Oct 2018 93,328 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lens insurcue

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

Rear axle mount bush leaking

Rear disc corrded on edges

various chips on windscreen

Fail 5 Oct 2018 93,328 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lens insurcue

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

Rear axle mount bush leaking

Rear disc corrded on edges

various chips on windscreen

Pass 6 Oct 2017 86,936 miles

gear oil leak

n/s inner cv boot split

Pass 6 Oct 2016 76,926 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 60,459 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 58,633 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 55,235 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2012 50,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2011 45,985 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 40,171 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 31,050 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 20,844 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 VCM is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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