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LY55 ZPX

2005 Subaru Outback

Black Petrol 2900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

54,639 mi
Last recorded54,639 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 ZPX
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 54,639 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2025 50,826 miles

both front wishbone back bushes perished/ deteriorated

Fail 9 Aug 2025 50,826 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid replaced washer pipe under bonnet (3.5 (a))

both front wishbone back bushes perished/ deteriorated

Pass 12 Aug 2024 44,328 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2024 44,327 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 38,687 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 38,687 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid rubber pipe heavily perished and split, replaced pipe (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 33,197 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2022 33,197 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replaced 16" blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 28,240 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front wishbone back bushes deteriorating

Pass 15 Aug 2020 23,458 miles

both front wishbone back bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Aug 2019 19,678 miles

both front wishbone back bushes starting to perish slightly

Pass 17 Aug 2018 12,934 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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LY55 ZPX is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Black with a 2,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LY55 ZPX, 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 LY55 ZPX registered?

LY55 ZPX is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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