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BT55 EUD

2005 Subaru Outback

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,891 mi
Last recorded140,891 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 EUD
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 140,891 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 85,209 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 134,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 134,825 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate inop (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 121,393 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases y pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 121,393 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases y pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 104,506 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 47,429 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 71,070 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 54,960 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edges.

Pass 22 Oct 2010 41,319 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 34,806 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 34,806 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 28,571 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BT55 EUD is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BT55 EUD, 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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BT55 EUD is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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