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PY05 OBX

2005 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

189,004 mi
Last recorded189,004 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY05 OBX
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 25 Mar 2020 189,004 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 184,112 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 175,809 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 170,028 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 164,071 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 157,216 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 146,193 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 132,780 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 118,644 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 103,823 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 94,331 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 75,734 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 57,229 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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PY05 OBX is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PY05 OBX, 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 PY05 OBX registered?

PY05 OBX is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is PY05 OBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY05 OBX shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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