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BN55 EFO

2005 Subaru Outback

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,896 mi
Last recorded142,896 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 EFO
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2023 142,896 miles

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

Emissions not tested Engine Knock at 2800 rpm (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 130,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 119,329 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 119,329 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 111,641 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 103,272 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 92,985 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 86,035 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 24,815 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 24,815 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 21,664 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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BN55 EFO is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BN55 EFO, 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 EFO is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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