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SP55 VAO

2005 Subaru Outback

Silver Lpg 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,633 mi
Last recorded118,633 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 VAO
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 118,633 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 111,163 miles

Front suspension components corroded oth sides

Rear sspension components corroded both sides

unable to do the full inspection due tothick layer of under seal

Pass 2 Feb 2019 98,848 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

unable to do the full inspection due to thick layer of under seal

under the vehicle and suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2018

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint n/s/f and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint n/s/f and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r (6.1.B.2)

all prescribed areas under vehicle suspension//brakes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2016 91,133 miles

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

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

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

advise body corrosion underside of body

Fail 19 Aug 2016 91,133 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise body corrosion underside of body

Pass 23 Sep 2015 84,273 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 68,941 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 68,941 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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Pass 24 Sep 2013 49,016 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 49,016 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 46,307 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 46,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 43,072 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 43,072 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 39,620 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 33,412 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 27,561 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 27,561 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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SP55 VAO is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Silver with a 2,457cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 SP55 VAO, 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 SP55 VAO registered?

SP55 VAO is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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