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BN55 EDP

2005 Subaru Outback

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

184,591 mi
Last recorded184,591 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 EDP
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 184,591 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 177,957 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear joining union (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 177,953 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high cant adjust (1.8)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear joining union (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 162,288 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 162,288 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 143,719 miles

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

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

front and middle heatshields loose

Pass 17 Sep 2013 125,433 miles

rear inner sills and floor corroded

rear o/s tyre tread damaged

rear subframe corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2013 125,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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)

engine oil level low

oil leak at pipe

rear inner sills and floor corroded

rear o/s tyre tread damaged

rear subframe corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2012 113,262 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)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 91,801 miles

Advise nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 86,307 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 74,683 miles

advise bad oil leak from automatic gearbox

Pass 13 Aug 2009 64,253 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 52,129 miles

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2008 51,837 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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BN55 EDP is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BN55 EDP, 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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BN55 EDP is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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