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PN55 SYY

2005 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

133,896 mi
Last recorded133,896 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 SYY
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2022 133,896 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Shock absorber corroded and perforated on the underside (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Both rear brakes binding when rotated during inspection

Central Rear Floor not fully secure Boot floor heavily corroded at rear (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake line corroded at the end termination to the flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake line corroded at the end termination to the flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 129,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside front lower rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner offside front inner cv boot perished

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside rear disc slightly corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 126,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight Corrosion at the end termination to the flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp Fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight Corrosion at the end termination to the flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp Fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 122,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded at the end termination (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp lens slightly deteriorated not affecting light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp lens slightly deteriorated not affecting light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded at the end termination (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 118,005 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 101,069 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 87,044 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 83,109 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 79,412 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 16 Aug 2012 79,412 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 72,349 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 60,700 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 60,700 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 46,750 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 44,770 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 32,722 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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PN55 SYY is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PN55 SYY, 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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PN55 SYY is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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