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YB54 WMT

2005 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

185,978 mi
Last recorded185,978 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB54 WMT
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 185,978 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 181,437 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 181,432 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% lower (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside handbrake effort low

Pass 6 Aug 2018 165,026 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material general all over (1.1.11 (c))

general under vehicle corrosion

park brake efforts low

Pass 9 Aug 2017 148,904 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 148,904 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 132,375 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 106,040 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 87,114 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both bottom arm bushes starting to split

Fail 15 Jan 2013 68,366 miles

Middlebox has a slight blow

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge and coming close to legal limit

Pass 15 Jan 2013 68,366 miles

Middlebox has a slight blow

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge and coming close to legal limit

Pass 7 Feb 2012 52,791 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 49,230 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs badly worn and corroded

n/s/r tyre has cut in outer wall but not yet to cords

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2010 44,802 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 44,802 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)

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)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 36,977 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)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 29,393 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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YB54 WMT is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 YB54 WMT, 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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YB54 WMT is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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