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YX55 KKC

2005 Subaru Outback

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

109,180 mi
Last recorded109,180 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 KKC
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 109,180 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 105,620 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear subframe is corroded

rear tyres are slightly perished

Fail 5 Nov 2018 105,620 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake caliper pipe on to caliper seal? (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear subframe is corroded

heatshild loose near fuel tank

rear tyres are slightly perished

Pass 8 Nov 2017 102,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both rear shock absorbers damping poorly

exhaust corroded

vehicle corroded underneath

Fail 7 Nov 2017 102,260 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both rear shock absorbers damping poorly

exhaust corroded

vehicle corroded underneath

Pass 1 Nov 2016 98,760 miles

oil leak

rear silencer and front exhaust joints corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2016 98,760 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front 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 Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

oil leak

rear silencer and front exhaust joints corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2015 96,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 96,583 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 93,976 miles

front driveshaft oil seal leaking

Fail 7 Nov 2014 93,976 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

eml light on

front driveshaft oil seal leaking

play in rear anti/roll bar links

Pass 1 Nov 2013 89,678 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 89,687 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 84,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in both front anti-roll bar D bushes.

slight play in both front anti-roll bar drop links

Pass 2 Nov 2011 78,933 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 78,933 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres worn on edge recommend track check

n/s and o/s front suspension arms rear bushes starting to de/bond

Pass 3 Nov 2010 72,928 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 58,743 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 44,453 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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YX55 KKC is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YX55 KKC, 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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YX55 KKC is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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