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VN55 EYA

2005 Subaru Outback

Grey Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

270,057 mi
Last recorded270,057 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 EYA
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2019 270,057 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill to chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 257,912 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 257,906 miles

Brake performance not tested because of brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear pipe blew on brake test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak from transmission pipes to gearbox

Pass 18 Jan 2018 249,389 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 249,389 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working in door mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 238,298 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded along rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 223,750 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 223,750 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 212,830 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 212,830 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

reversing light in operative on o/s/r

Fail 25 Nov 2013 200,178 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 200,178 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 181,668 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 181,668 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 155,694 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 155,694 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Jan 2011 129,360 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 129,360 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 105,301 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 68,410 miles

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

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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VN55 EYA is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 VN55 EYA, 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 VN55 EYA registered?

VN55 EYA is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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