2005 Subaru Outback 2.5L Petrol · DK55 SCV
2005 Subaru Outback (2.5L, petrol). First registered 08 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 149,578 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU OUTBACK
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,578 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DK55 SCV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2023
- 149,578 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DK55 SCV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Subaru Outback (DK55 SCV) between July 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))”; “Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”.
DK55 SCV Mileage History
- 01/07/2022139,300 mi
- 20/06/2023149,570 mi+10,270 mi
- 03/07/2023149,578 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 10,228 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Subaru Subaru Outback Mk3 (BP)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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- Head Gasket Failure (2.5L Petrol)Serious
The 2.5L petrol still suffers from external head-gasket leaks that eventually require an engine-out repair, showing as oil leaking onto the exhaust (burning-oil smell), coolant loss or overheating. UK MOT data records engine oil/coolant and exhaust leaks as failure areas on this generation.
- Front Suspension Knocking (Strut Mounts, Bushes)Moderate
Knocks and clunks from the front end over bumps and on full-lock turns are commonly traced to worn strut top mounts or suspension bushes. Suspension is a leading MOT failure category on the Outback, so front-end knocks should be investigated at a viewing.
- Rear Subframe and Underbody CorrosionModerate
UK road salt attacks the rear subframe, suspension mounts and underbody, often before the body panels look rusty. Corrosion around prescribed areas is a recorded MOT failure on this generation and can become structural if left unchecked.
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