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RY05 BXU

2005 Subaru Outback

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

206,463 mi
Last recorded206,463 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 BXU
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 206,463 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 206,463 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 189,386 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 188,461 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 183,789 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 175,013 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 174,078 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 164,666 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut in outer side wall.

Pass 7 Jan 2016 153,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wear to inner ad outer edges 215/55R17 94V (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush to body (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55R17 94V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wear to outer edge. 215/55R17 94V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush to body (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 21555R17 94V (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 153,557 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wear to inner ad outer edges 215/55R17 94V (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush to body (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55R17 94V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wear to outer edge. 215/55R17 94V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush to body (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 21555R17 94V (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 143,918 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 133,533 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 119,834 miles

Front tyre treads wearing on inner edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 105,057 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 88,818 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 74,511 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 56,374 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 BXU is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BXU, 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 BXU registered?

RY05 BXU is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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