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YT05 MBO

2005 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

180,589 mi
Last recorded180,589 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 MBO
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 180,589 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 180,548 miles

Emissions not tested rear exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 175,431 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 175,426 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 171,457 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 162,650 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 151,789 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 141,965 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 130,885 miles

engine oil low

Fail 29 Feb 2016 130,885 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

engine oil low

Pass 26 Feb 2015 121,426 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 111,298 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 111,298 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 103,506 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 92,200 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 79,551 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 62,711 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 48,935 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2008 34,257 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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YT05 MBO is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YT05 MBO, 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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YT05 MBO is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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