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BU05 ZFX

2005 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,737 mi
Last recorded135,737 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 ZFX
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 135,737 miles

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

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 130,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 129,898 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 121,904 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 121,899 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits spec 0.97-1.03 curent reading of 0.875 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive max 0.2 current reading or 4.40 (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 110,355 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 110,355 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 98,426 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 87,524 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 81,871 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 68,830 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 56,337 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 49,604 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge 3mm left

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check outer sills

rear brake pads 20% left

Pass 14 May 2008 41,773 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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BU05 ZFX is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BU05 ZFX, 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 BU05 ZFX registered?

BU05 ZFX is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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