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RY05 BXO

2005 Subaru Outback

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

144,541 mi
Last recorded144,541 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 BXO
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 144,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 144,536 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 138,030 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 136,970 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 134,950 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 130,311 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 129,180 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 127,480 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 125,989 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 124,527 miles

all coil springs corroded

rear tyres slightly misshsped

Fail 27 May 2015 124,527 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

all coil springs corroded

rear tyres slightly misshsped

Pass 12 Jun 2014 114,739 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 114,739 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

front bumper insecure

Pass 26 Jun 2013 104,297 miles

front pads getting low

screen cracked n/s

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2013 104,297 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front pads getting low

screen cracked n/s

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2012 89,701 miles

FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGES

WINDSCREEN CRACKED

Pass 26 Apr 2011 75,344 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 75,344 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

screen cracked ns

Pass 28 Jun 2010 66,066 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES

NEARSIDE INDICATOR SIDE REPEATER LENS DAMAGED AND REPAIRED WITH LENS TAPE

Pass 8 Jun 2009 53,328 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 43,831 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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RY05 BXO is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 RY05 BXO, 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 RY05 BXO registered?

RY05 BXO is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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