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YR05 UNK

2005 Subaru Outback

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

138,400 mi
Last recorded138,400 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 138,400 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 126,645 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 120,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 119,290 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 116,098 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 111,079 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 104,198 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 98,414 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 91,010 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 90,871 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2014 83,179 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 75,455 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 69,637 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 58,414 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 58,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

front brake discs scored and pitted

Pass 18 May 2010 45,459 miles

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

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

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

advise nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 May 2009 32,651 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 23,947 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 23,947 miles

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

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 UNK is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UNK, 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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YR05 UNK is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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