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WV05 WXY

2005 Subaru Outback

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

152,472 mi
Last recorded152,472 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 WXY
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 152,472 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 152,465 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 144,764 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 137,397 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

centre exhaust mount snapped, but system still supported

Pass 21 Jul 2014 127,335 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 118,198 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 103,183 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar 'd' bush

Pass 29 Mar 2012 103,183 miles

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

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar 'd' bush

Pass 9 Mar 2011 91,732 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 80,180 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 70,438 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear lower suspension arm bushes split(front, both sides)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 52,558 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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WV05 WXY is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WV05 WXY, 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 WV05 WXY registered?

WV05 WXY is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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