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SH55 KDU

2005 Subaru Outback

Grey Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

136,381 mi
Last recorded136,381 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 KDU
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 136,381 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 136,381 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 130,347 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 115,435 miles

sill covers and under guards fitted

under body protected with under seal

Pass 26 Apr 2018 117,623 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

sill covers an under guards fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2017 101,818 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on outer edge.

Pass 14 Apr 2016 89,263 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 77,998 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 63,410 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 49,486 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 42,130 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 35,487 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)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 29,475 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 23,894 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 16,848 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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SH55 KDU is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SH55 KDU, 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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SH55 KDU is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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