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CX55 SWN

2005 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,272 mi
Last recorded97,272 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 SWN
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 97,272 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 87,026 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 87,022 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 77,927 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 77,925 miles

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Back box missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 75,051 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 68,837 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 65,933 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 62,648 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 55,136 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 50,879 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 45,956 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 43,494 miles

both rear tyres deteriated

Pass 27 Aug 2014 39,678 miles

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

both frony tyres cracked on sidewalls

Pass 21 Aug 2013 37,031 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 34,167 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 32,651 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 31,067 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 26,872 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 22,519 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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CX55 SWN is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CX55 SWN, 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 CX55 SWN registered?

CX55 SWN is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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