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BT55 EVM

2005 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

152,206 mi
Last recorded152,206 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 EVM
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 152,206 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lenses cloudy however beam image is visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 152,206 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lenses cloudy however beam image is visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside 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 Both number plate lights inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 137,312 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 122,885 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 122,670 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 110,301 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 97,747 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 84,299 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 72,580 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 66,249 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 54,437 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 45,159 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 35,780 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 EVM is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EVM, 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 BT55 EVM registered?

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

Is BT55 EVM safe to buy?

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