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BN55 EFT

2005 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,289 mi
Last recorded76,289 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 EFT
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2011 76,289 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 65,775 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 65,774 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 51,865 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front tyre scrubbed

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2009 51,855 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front tyre scrubbed

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Sill covers fitted

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 EFT is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EFT, 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 BN55 EFT registered?

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

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