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DU55 CWV

2005 Subaru Outback

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

247,631 mi
Last recorded247,631 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 CWV
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 247,631 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 244,318 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 238,862 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 235,678 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 221,812 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 209,436 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 192,594 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 177,238 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 160,925 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 147,952 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 131,536 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corrodeing recommend replacement

Pass 22 Dec 2014 118,197 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 107,358 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 105,365 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 105,365 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 98,441 miles

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

front brakes starting to wear

lower and upper engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2012 98,441 miles

front brakes starting to wear

lower and upper engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2011 92,575 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 92,575 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 87,265 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 11 Mar 2009 75,931 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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DU55 CWV is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Green 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 DU55 CWV, 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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DU55 CWV is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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