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YM54 BVX

2005 Subaru Outback

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

170,808 mi
Last recorded170,808 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM54 BVX
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2020 170,808 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 5 Dec 2019 168,416 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 163,551 miles

heatshield rattle

nearside rear link rod has some wear

Pass 29 Nov 2017 159,699 miles

nearside front tyre worn and has screw in

rear link rods worn

Pass 6 Dec 2016 156,853 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 156,853 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 148,689 miles

body damage to offside front

chip in windscreen

slight play in both rear anti-roll bar link rod ball joints

Pass 28 Nov 2014 137,615 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 122,798 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 30 Nov 2012 107,236 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 97,874 miles

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

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

some wear on edges of front tyres.

Pass 22 Dec 2010 83,278 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 68,176 miles

some wear to front brake pads front tyres wearing on inner edges suggest tracking be checked

Fail 14 Dec 2009 68,176 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

some wear to front brake pads front tyres wearing on inner edges suggest tracking be checked

Pass 2 Dec 2008 521,018 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2008 52,017 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 37,815 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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YM54 BVX is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Black with a 2,457cc 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 YM54 BVX, 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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YM54 BVX is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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