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BT55 EUE

2005 Subaru Outback

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

148,634 mi
Last recorded148,634 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 EUE
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 148,634 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 135,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge, borderline excessive (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 135,844 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge, borderline excessive (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 122,778 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing borderline excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 106,616 miles

front tyers slight cuts in side walls

Pass 23 Mar 2018 94,406 miles

both offside tyre treads are low and bald on the inner and outer edges

both rear anti-roll bar links are worn

nearside rear tyre is worn on the outer edge

Fail 21 Mar 2018 94,394 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both offside tyre treads are low and bald on the inner and outer edges

both rear anti-roll bar links are worn

nearside rear tyre is worn on the outer edge

Fail 26 Feb 2018 94,347 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Feb 2017 91,788 miles

Child seat fitted r/o/s and r/n/s

4x4 vehicle tapley brake test

both front lower arm bushes perished (rear )

exhaust is very rusty

oil leak (slight)

r/o/s, f/o/s , tyres are badly worn on edges

Fail 1 Feb 2017 91,769 miles

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

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

4x4 vehicle tapley brake test

Child seat fitted r/o/s and r/n/s

both front lower arm bushes perished (rear )

exhaust is very rusty

oil leak (slight)

r/o/s, f/o/s , tyres are badly worn on edges

Pass 9 Jan 2016 88,221 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 88,221 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 88,009 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 80,158 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 80,098 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 70,909 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 70,909 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)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 60,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2012 60,709 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2011 51,002 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2010 42,575 miles

Front & Rear number plates not displaying the BS AU 145D markings - this is not mot related but is a legal requirement - suggest replacement plates

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 42,575 miles

Front & Rear number plates not displaying the BS AU 145D markings - this is not mot related but is a legal requirement - suggest replacement plates

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 33,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine managment light on but min emissions requirements met

Pass 3 Dec 2008 25,768 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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BT55 EUE is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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