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YS55 SGO

2005 Subaru Outback

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,176 mi
Last recorded178,176 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 SGO
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 178,176 miles

under body / suspension componets slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2024 177,509 miles

under body slight corrosion front and rear

Fail 15 Jun 2024 177,509 miles

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

under body slight corrosion front and rear

Pass 15 Sep 2021 169,366 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 165,913 miles

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

No oil in engine at time of test

Pass 26 Nov 2019 158,957 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 158,955 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn excess play in link rod top ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 146,401 miles

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

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

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

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

front to centre exhaust joint corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2018 146,401 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

front to centre exhaust joint corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2017 136,927 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front to centre exhaust joint corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2017 136,927 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front to centre exhaust joint corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2016 123,186 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Nov 2016 123,186 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Nov 2015 109,538 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 109,537 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 98,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 98,279 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 83,428 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 83,428 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 73,515 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 60,207 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 51,323 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 39,064 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 27,994 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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YS55 SGO is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YS55 SGO, 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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YS55 SGO is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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