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KJ55 HBY

2005 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

190,197 mi
Last recorded190,197 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ55 HBY
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 190,197 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 178,538 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 175,565 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 153,476 miles

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

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

rear tyres scalloping edges

Fail 20 Aug 2014 153,476 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres scalloping edges

Pass 5 Sep 2013 147,189 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 147,189 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 129,785 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust deteriorating

Pass 1 Sep 2011 108,460 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 91,467 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 76,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front tyres wearing thin inside edges - advise 2 new tyres shortly

Pass 4 Sep 2008 50,495 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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KJ55 HBY is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KJ55 HBY, 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 KJ55 HBY registered?

KJ55 HBY is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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