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YA54 VZT

2005 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,324 mi
Last recorded155,324 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA54 VZT
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2022 155,324 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 145,920 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Sep 2021 145,920 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 141,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack/pipe (2.1.5 (a))

o/s/f and n/s/f shock absorbers corroded

o/s/r suspension mounting area corroded

rear number plate water ingress

rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 14 Sep 2020 141,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack/pipe (2.1.5 (a))

o/s/f and n/s/f shock absorbers corroded

o/s/r suspension mounting area corroded

rear number plate water ingress

rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2019 135,351 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

EXHAUST SYSTEM POOR CONDITION STEERING RACK SLIGHT LEAK

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 135,311 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL PANEL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

STEERING RACK SLIGHT LEAK BOTH HEADLAMP IMAGES POOR EXHAUST SYSTEM VERY CORRODED AND SLIGHT LEAK

Pass 19 Sep 2018 125,965 miles

Both front tyres wearing heavily worn on inner edge

Rear Exhaust system heavily corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2018 125,965 miles

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

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

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

Both front tyres wearing heavily worn on inner edge

Rear Exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2017 119,155 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 119,155 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 113,154 miles

front suspension lower arm bushes split

Fail 10 Mar 2016 113,154 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

front suspension lower arm bushes split

Pass 12 Feb 2015 105,561 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated(just acceptable)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 105,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated(just acceptable)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 97,403 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 97,403 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

exhaust has minor blow of exhaust gases

Pass 7 Mar 2013 92,894 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 81,098 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 22 Mar 2011 64,160 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 64,158 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 46,275 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 25,068 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 11,676 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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YA54 VZT is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YA54 VZT, 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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YA54 VZT is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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