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DK55 SHZ

2005 Subaru Outback

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

238,375 mi
Last recorded238,375 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 SHZ
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 238,375 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbone rear bushes are cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 227,268 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower wishbone rear bushes are cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Osf outer cvj boot is deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Osr tyre has cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake disc are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both noplates are deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 215,505 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs are pitted/rusty on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbone Rear bushes are cracking/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Osf metal brake pipes by ABS unit are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs are pitted/rusty on both surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 215,177 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Osf drop link has play in it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Osr inner wheel arch front is corroded / hole with in 30cm of suspension/seatbelt (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both rear anti roll bar drop links has excessive play in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are rusty/pitted on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbone rear bushes are cracking/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Osf D bush on anti roll bar has slight play in it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Osf metal brake pipes are corroded by abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Osf noplate light not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear anti roll bar D bushes has play in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs are pitted/rusty on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 202,833 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes starting to corrode by ABS unit (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs inner surfaces rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Osf drop link has play in it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Osr wheel arch inner starting to rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear anti roll bar drop links have play in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 190,874 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 179,620 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 167,546 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 167,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 156,870 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 144,864 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 14 Nov 2016 132,638 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2015 118,524 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 107,509 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 95,111 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 83,924 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 73,037 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 62,285 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 50,489 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 35,370 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2008 35,370 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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DK55 SHZ is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DK55 SHZ, 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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DK55 SHZ is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 26 November 2005.

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