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BL55 VDA

2005 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,582 mi
Last recorded162,582 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 VDA
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 162,582 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 162,582 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working Both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 152,796 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 142,716 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 133,167 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 122,239 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 122,109 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 108,394 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 94,391 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Sep 2012 78,731 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 65,559 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

a few LED's in the rear fog light inop

Pass 21 Sep 2011 65,559 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

a few LED's in the rear fog light inop

Pass 17 Sep 2010 49,071 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 35,284 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 24,743 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 VDA is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VDA, 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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What year was BL55 VDA registered?

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

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