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PX55 TBU

2005 Subaru Outback

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,276 mi
Last recorded157,276 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 TBU
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 157,276 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has temporary repair

Pass 11 Nov 2016 140,548 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Temporary repair to exhaust at rear

Pass 18 Nov 2015 131,222 miles

Side covers fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2014 126,088 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust at rear shows signs of corrossion

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 115,786 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 115,786 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 103,158 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 10 Nov 2011 92,498 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front drive shaft inner boot split

Pass 25 Nov 2010 81,634 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 69,113 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 69,112 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 51,200 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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PX55 TBU is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Silver 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 PX55 TBU, 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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PX55 TBU is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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