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BN55 UBX

2005 Subaru Outback

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,513 mi
Last recorded97,513 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 UBX
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 97,513 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 90,632 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2025 90,629 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 87,848 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2023 84,653 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2023 84,598 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 May 2022 82,057 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 82,057 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2022 82,054 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking at Y piece (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing cracking outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 77,969 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 74,820 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))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 70,125 miles

whole rear exhaust is in very poor condition

Fail 1 Jul 2019 70,124 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

whole rear exhaust is in very poor condition

Pass 11 Sep 2017 69,052 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 69,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 64,729 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 59,695 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 56,354 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 54,161 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 51,786 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 47,873 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 43,066 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 37,527 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 37,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Sep 2008 31,175 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 31,175 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 UBX is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UBX, 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 UBX registered?

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

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The MOT history for BN55 UBX shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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