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YK05 JZR

2005 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

65,749 mi
Last recorded65,749 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 JZR
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 65,749 miles

Both sides Sills covered

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged excessive bend close ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides covered underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides most components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened welded patches/ heavily undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 65,712 miles

Rear Sub-frame is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced both sides/ marked/ corroded/welded/ heavily undersealed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Both sides Sills covered

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged excessive bend close ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides covered underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides most components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 65,685 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 x nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive eng (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 59,557 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 59,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill at rear suspension mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill at rear suspension mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2021 53,258 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing limits (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing / cracking both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2021 53,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing limits (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing / cracking both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 49,601 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 49,601 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blow at cat and heat shield insecure/hanging down (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front slight knock

Pass 21 Aug 2019 45,970 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 39,578 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 39,578 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 38,329 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 37,122 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 37,120 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 31,529 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 29,172 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Feb 2014 26,767 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 23,735 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 21,212 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 18,421 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 15,672 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 13,206 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 10,829 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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YK05 JZR 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 70.8%.

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 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 YK05 JZR, 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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YK05 JZR is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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