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BT55 EVN

2005 Subaru Outback

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

123,404 mi
Last recorded123,404 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 123,404 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 115,272 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 109,866 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 109,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2023 107,809 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 107,809 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both side (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2022 106,711 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 106,711 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2020 102,950 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 101,732 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 101,732 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 100,672 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 98,845 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 92,689 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 92,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Aug 2015 78,571 miles

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Rear tyres losing shape, near side front sidewqll damaged.

Fail 19 Aug 2015 78,571 miles

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Rear tyres losing shape, near side front sidewqll damaged.

Pass 8 Aug 2014 65,493 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 65,493 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 54,424 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s head lamp image poor

Fail 13 Aug 2013 54,424 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s head lamp image poor

Pass 12 Oct 2011 38,334 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 38,333 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Off side front tyre cut on tread

Off side rear tyre cut on wall outer side

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 34,064 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 27,336 miles

n/s/r tyre outer side wall worn

Fail 18 May 2009 27,336 miles

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

n/s/r tyre outer side wall worn

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 EVN is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EVN, 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 EVN registered?

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

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