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YR05 LZW

2005 Subaru Outback

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

162,482 mi
Last recorded162,482 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 LZW
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 162,482 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All 4 (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 150,082 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 150,082 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 140,366 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 124,377 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 107,097 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 89,262 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 70,778 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 52,709 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 46,019 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 33,758 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)

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 LZW is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LZW, 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 LZW registered?

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

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