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VN55 WKG

2005 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

181,134 mi
Last recorded181,134 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 WKG
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 181,134 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 176,605 miles

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

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

baby seat fitted to n/s/r seat

Fail 24 Apr 2013 156,207 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

all 4 tyres on 3mm

slight play in both front antiroll bar link "d" bushes

Pass 24 Apr 2013 156,207 miles

all 4 tyres on 3mm

slight play in both front antiroll bar link "d" bushes

Pass 23 Apr 2012 135,961 miles

front no plate cracked

play in rear arb bushes

r/pads low

Fail 10 Apr 2012 135,961 miles

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

play in both front drive shafts

play in rear arb bushes

r/pads low

Pass 1 Apr 2011 115,980 miles

Nearside rear tyre feathered.

Pass 12 Apr 2010 95,233 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 76,640 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 76,640 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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 WKG is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WKG, 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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VN55 WKG is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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