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VF55 DVR

2005 Subaru Outback

Blue Lpg 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

131,925 mi
Last recorded131,925 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 DVR
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 131,925 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2019 131,922 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 129,932 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 128,120 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 126,567 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 126,512 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 117,866 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 117,826 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 108,367 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 108,365 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 95,833 miles

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

cut in n/s/rear tyre side wall,

Fail 10 Jan 2014 95,831 miles

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

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

cut in n/s/rear tyre side wall,

Pass 15 Jan 2013 86,392 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 86,391 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 76,421 miles

engine management light on .

Fail 16 Jan 2012 76,421 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

engine management light on .

Pass 11 Jan 2011 65,063 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 53,203 miles

front brake discs and pads in poor condition

Pass 23 Jan 2009 41,822 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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VF55 DVR is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 2,457cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 VF55 DVR, 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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VF55 DVR is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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