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YS05 WYP

2005 Subaru Outback

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

133,495 mi
Last recorded133,495 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 WYP
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 133,495 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 133,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 118,241 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear brake discs corroded/pitted on inner edges

clutch pedal rubber missing

corrosion underneath

covers fitted obstructing view

offside front headlight aim dull

possible wheel bearing noise heard on road test?

slight play in steering rack

Fail 11 Oct 2016 118,043 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear brake discs corroded/pitted on inner edges

clutch pedal rubber missing

corrosion underneath

covers fitted obstructing view

offside front headlight aim dull

possible wheel bearing noise heard on road test?

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Oct 2015 106,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes have slight corrosion

child seat fitted

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion setting in underneath

items moved from drivers view

Fail 16 Oct 2015 106,716 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes have slight corrosion

child seat fitted

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion setting in underneath

items moved from drivers view

Pass 15 Oct 2014 94,414 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 94,413 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 91,855 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light indicates a fault

Fail 31 May 2014 91,770 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light indicates a fault

Pass 2 May 2013 77,334 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 77,334 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 Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 59,048 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 49,186 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 49,186 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 40,970 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 10 Dec 2009 40,970 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 9 Jul 2009 38,435 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 31,429 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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YS05 WYP 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 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YS05 WYP, 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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YS05 WYP is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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