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YX05 VFZ

2005 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

119,784 mi
Last recorded119,784 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 VFZ
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 119,784 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 101,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 94,888 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear wiper not working

Fail 2 Apr 2013 94,888 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear wiper not working

Pass 16 Mar 2012 93,336 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear pads very low and discs corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2012 93,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear pads very low and discs corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2010 88,694 miles

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 13 Apr 2010 88,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 27 Mar 2009 87,089 miles

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

hndershield and both wheel arch liners broken but secure

nearside headlamp badly condensed up

Fail 24 Mar 2009 87,089 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

hndershield and both wheel arch liners broken but secure

nearside headlamp badly condensed up

Pass 3 Apr 2008 72,244 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 72,244 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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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YX05 VFZ is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YX05 VFZ, 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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What year was YX05 VFZ registered?

YX05 VFZ is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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