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SD55 WDF

2005 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

156,216 mi
Last recorded156,216 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 WDF
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 156,216 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 156,216 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 153,514 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust coroding

Fail 20 Aug 2019 153,464 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust coroding

Pass 21 Aug 2018 143,808 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 132,885 miles

Nearside Front bottom arm rear bush split

Offside Front bottom arm rear bush split

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer pipe cracked (7.1.2)

Rear cat pipe corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2017 132,877 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front bottom arm rear bush split

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front bottom arm rear bush split

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer pipe cracked (7.1.2)

Rear cat pipe corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2016 120,406 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 110,730 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Aug 2015 110,728 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2014 101,371 miles

front brake pads worn and discs rusted

o/s/f brake caliper dust seal torn and pistons rusted

Fail 18 Aug 2014 101,371 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front brake pads worn and discs rusted

o/s/f brake caliper dust seal torn and pistons rusted

Pass 5 Aug 2013 92,043 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 91,820 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 80,644 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

front brake pads badly worn

rear brake pads worn and discs rusted

Fail 24 Jul 2012 80,644 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

front brake pads badly worn

rear brake pads worn and discs rusted

Pass 29 Jul 2011 64,083 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 64,083 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 52,446 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 40,972 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 30,011 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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SD55 WDF is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SD55 WDF, 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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SD55 WDF is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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