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YY05 EOO

2005 Subaru Outback

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

251,529 mi
Last recorded251,529 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Outback91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 EOO
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 251,529 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2023 251,529 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2022 247,716 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 247,716 miles

Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 247,713 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak mountig broken (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both fronts (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 242,599 miles

Brakes worn.

headlamps clouded

slight play in prop bush, shockers corroded, suspension arm bushes worn.

sump corroding, rear wheel arches badly corroded.

underbody and brake pipes corroded.

Fail 5 Feb 2021 242,599 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brakes worn.

headlamps clouded

slight play in prop bush, shockers corroded, suspension arm bushes worn.

sump corroding, rear wheel arches badly corroded.

underbody and brake pipes corroded.

Fail 18 Dec 2020 242,157 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Fuel tank insecure Strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brakes worn.

Slight play in Prop bush, Shockers corroded, suspension arm bushes worn.

Sump corroding, Rear wheel arches badly corroded.

Underbody and brake pipes corroded.

headlamps clouded.

Pass 16 May 2019 231,323 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyres worn.

Fail 13 May 2019 231,271 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyres worn.

Pass 25 May 2018 219,466 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front/centre joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

long parking brake lever travel

Fail 21 May 2018 219,416 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front/centre joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

long parking brake lever travel

Pass 24 May 2017 202,136 miles

Engine MIL lit. Front number plate deteriorating.

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

Rear Play in saddle bushes.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/s & O/s (4.1.E.1)

Under body & Outer sills covered.

Fail 19 May 2017 202,133 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect N/s & O/s (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Saddle bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine MIL lit. Front number plate deteriorating.

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/s & O/s (4.1.E.1)

Slight play on both rear saddle bushes. Slight play on N/s/f saddle bush.

Under body & Outer sills covered.

Pass 21 May 2016 182,042 miles

Both front inner CV boots starting to split.

Clutch pedal rubber detached.

Corrosion on rear sill backs

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

Outer sills and under body covered.

Fail 18 May 2016 182,040 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement N/s & O/s saddle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Both front inner CV boots starting to split.

Clutch pedal rubber detached.

Corrosion on rear sill backs

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

Outer sills and under body covered.

Pass 16 May 2015 156,438 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 155,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 128,591 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 128,591 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake discs corroded, brake pads worn

Pass 29 Apr 2013 102,115 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 89,373 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 80,640 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 70,798 miles

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

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

SLIGHT NOISE OSR HANDBRAKE

SLIGHT SHOULDERING ON FRONT TYRES

SURFACE CORROSSION ON EXHAUST SYSTEM

Pass 26 Mar 2009 57,542 miles

SLIGHT CRACKING ON FRONT INNER WISHBONE RUBBER BUSHES

SOME CORROSSION TO REAR EXHAUST FLANGES

Pass 25 Apr 2008 45,963 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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YY05 EOO is a 2005 Subaru Outback in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 YY05 EOO, 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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YY05 EOO is a 2005 Subaru Outback, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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