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DY55 JXS

2005 Subaru Outback

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

203,515 mi
Last recorded203,515 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 JXS
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 203,515 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken repared with wire. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe & components very dry also some corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 199,699 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective held on by wire. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe & components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 199,685 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner pot joint boot torn (in bits). (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced front head lamp plastic lense faded. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower fog lamp inop.

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective held on by wire. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe & components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 197,899 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn low on tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s/f inner d/shaft boot deteriorated. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened strut base corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover boot deteriorated. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting broken (held on by wire) (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe & components has some corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 191,575 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe & components some corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 183,145 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 183,139 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 168,024 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 168,024 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 148,014 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S 'D' Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 147,980 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 131,274 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S Rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Band worn to 0mm - 215 60H16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S (2.4.G.2)

Washer jet pressure low...

Fail 27 Oct 2017 131,274 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S Rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Band worn to 0mm - 215 60H16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S (2.4.G.2)

Washer jet pressure low...

Pass 28 Oct 2016 112,690 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 92,482 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 56,200 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 53,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 47,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 41,852 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 34,904 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 34,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 27,383 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 19,686 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (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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DY55 JXS is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DY55 JXS, 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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DY55 JXS is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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