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WU55 BZV

2005 Subaru Outback

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,139 mi
Last recorded131,139 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 BZV
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 131,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205mm 215/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit outer edge bald 215/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit outer edge bald 215/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlamp broken but secure

Fail 31 Oct 2019 131,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205mm 215/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit outer edge bald 215/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working 501 bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit outer edge bald 215/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlamp broken but secure

Pass 19 Sep 2019 130,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 215/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit outer edge bald 215/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit outer edge bald 215/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 130,896 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 215/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit outer edge bald 215/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit outer edge bald 215/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 120,155 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 114,415 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 108,861 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 108,861 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)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 103,492 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 103,392 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 98,195 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 98,195 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 92,559 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 87,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 75,515 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 63,165 miles

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

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

some wear on brake discs

Pass 24 Sep 2009 49,564 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 33,755 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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WU55 BZV is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WU55 BZV, 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 WU55 BZV registered?

WU55 BZV is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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