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YR05 LZN

2005 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

158,178 mi
Last recorded158,178 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 LZN
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 158,178 miles

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

corrosion to vehicle

Pass 16 Feb 2023 156,696 miles

corrosion to vehicle

front cross member has corrosion

Fail 7 Feb 2023 156,696 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/ jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

corrosion to vehicle

front cross member has corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2022 154,634 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes

Corrosion to vehicle

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 152,741 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security innersills underbody and chassis components corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 145,265 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 136,191 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 127,106 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 118,647 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 110,820 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 101,619 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 97,310 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2012 89,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 82,830 miles

Deep cut on offside front tyre tread

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 82,830 miles

Deep cut on offside front tyre tread

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 66,905 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 66,905 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 59,984 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 59,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 50,623 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 50,623 miles

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

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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YR05 LZN is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YR05 LZN, 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 YR05 LZN registered?

YR05 LZN is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for YR05 LZN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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