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YR55 YMF

2005 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

109,162 mi
Last recorded109,162 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 YMF
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2026 109,162 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

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

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 104,169 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 104,121 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 103,500 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 100,304 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 96,749 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 92,887 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 89,766 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 86,796 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 85,265 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 83,389 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 82,238 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 80,677 miles

Frongt brakes juddering

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 80,677 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Frongt brakes juddering

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 75,359 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 75,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 70,030 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 61,709 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 60,267 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 46,019 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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YR55 YMF is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YR55 YMF, 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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YR55 YMF is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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