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OU05 YPV

2005 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,049 mi
Last recorded73,049 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 YPV
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 73,049 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 73,049 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 67,974 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 58,202 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 53,819 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 53,819 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 51,503 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 46,364 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 46,064 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 41,263 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 38,784 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 38,770 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to NSF bodywork

Pass 5 Nov 2013 38,770 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to NSF bodywork

Fail 2 Jul 2012 34,199 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 34,199 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 29,471 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 24,881 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 20,857 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 15,277 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 15,277 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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OU05 YPV is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OU05 YPV, 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 OU05 YPV registered?

OU05 YPV is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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