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BD08 BCF

2008 Subaru Outback

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

72,416 mi
Last recorded72,416 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 BCF
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 72,416 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front brake pads appear to be wearing low

slight blow on nearside rear silencer

Pass 23 Nov 2020 68,657 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 68,657 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 64,872 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front and n/s/r tyres have deep cracking to tread however there are no ply or cords visible

exhaust system is rusty and heat shields are loose not insecure

handbrake lever has little reserve travel requires adjustment

undertray's fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 May 2019 64,870 miles

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front and n/s/r tyres have deep cracking to tread however there are no ply or cords visible

exhaust system is rusty and heat shields are loose not insecure

handbrake lever has little reserve travel requires adjustment

undertray's fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Apr 2018 60,866 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front and both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

deep cracking to n/s/r Tyre tread

front exhaust hanger is cracked systems till secure

undertray's fitted obscuring some components

Fail 27 Apr 2018 60,865 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front and both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

deep cracking to n/s/r Tyre tread

front exhaust hanger is cracked systems till secure

undertray's fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 May 2017 56,487 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 56,481 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 May 2016 50,243 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 45,949 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing low and cracks on tread

Pass 12 Jun 2014 43,910 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 42,053 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre has cracking in tread

o/s/r tye has cracking in tread

Pass 5 Jun 2013 42,053 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre has cracking in tread

o/s/r tye has cracking in tread

Fail 18 Jun 2012 39,894 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

n/s/f and 0/s/r tyres cracked

Pass 18 Jun 2012 39,894 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f and 0/s/r tyres cracked

Pass 4 May 2011 36,892 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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BD08 BCF is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 85,901 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 BD08 BCF, 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 18 years old, this Subaru Outback is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BD08 BCF is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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