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BT55 EXC

2005 Subaru Outback

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,099 mi
Last recorded135,099 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 EXC
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 135,099 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 135,099 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 128,665 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside(limits) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under vehicle and front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2019 118,042 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside + offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 105,858 miles

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

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 20 Jan 2018 99,268 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted front to back

Pass 6 Jan 2017 89,690 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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Pass 7 Jan 2016 81,199 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 81,195 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear, at rear, beside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear, at rear, beside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 75,982 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 70,309 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 58,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 52,723 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 47,901 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 38,606 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front 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 13 Nov 2008 32,077 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 EXC is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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