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YT55 AAJ

2005 Subaru Outback

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

168,143 mi
Last recorded168,143 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 AAJ
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 168,143 miles

both rear tyres cracking

engine oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2015 168,143 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2014 157,698 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

both rear tyre treads cracked

Fail 3 Dec 2014 157,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

both rear tyre treads cracked

Pass 5 Dec 2013 142,222 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 142,222 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

Pass 4 Dec 2012 128,828 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 111,189 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 99,124 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 93,541 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 63,930 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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YT55 AAJ is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YT55 AAJ, 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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YT55 AAJ is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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