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WG55 CWX

2005 Subaru Outback

Grey Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

120,031 mi
Last recorded120,031 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 CWX
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 120,031 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 117,654 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 116,011 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 113,732 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 111,608 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 111,608 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 110,308 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 110,277 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 104,758 miles

front anti roll bar bushes have slight play

front inner brake pads getting low

nearside rear exhaust back box join slightly leaking gasses

Pass 30 Oct 2018 96,513 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges & perished

offside front tyre worn on edges & perished

Pass 10 Nov 2017 88,923 miles

both front tyres slight wear outer edges

both rear link rods slight play

headlight lens deteriorated

Fail 8 Nov 2017 88,896 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyres slight wear outer edges

both rear link rods slight play

headlight lens deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2016 81,680 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 72,246 miles

both rear tyres getting down towards wear bars

Fail 10 Nov 2015 72,211 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres getting down towards wear bars

Pass 14 Nov 2014 66,540 miles

chip in offside windscreen

offside front tyre inner edge worn

rear brake pads very close to minumum thickness

Fail 11 Nov 2014 66,516 miles

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

chip in offside windscreen

offside front tyre inner edge worn

rear brake pads very close to minumum thickness

Pass 19 Nov 2013 58,916 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 52,301 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

front brake pads getting low

Pass 19 Sep 2011 44,033 miles

both rear tyres getting close to wear bars centre of tread

Pass 15 Sep 2010 35,191 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 27,476 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low outer edge

n/s/r tyre wearing low outer edge

Pass 17 Sep 2008 19,640 miles

Front 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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WG55 CWX is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WG55 CWX, 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 WG55 CWX registered?

WG55 CWX is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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