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BF12 HLG

2012 Subaru Outback

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

214,878 mi
Last recorded214,878 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Subaru Outback79,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 HLG
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 12 Feb 2026 214,878 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 201,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre centre of tread ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 190,509 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 177,157 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 161,699 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 146,926 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 127,568 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 111,355 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 85,034 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber very poor performance

Pass 25 Feb 2017 72,654 miles

All four tyres worn low

Pass 23 Mar 2016 58,348 miles

All tyres getting low

All tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Mar 2015 46,346 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust emissions tested but to clean to register

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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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BF12 HLG is a 2012 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 79,431 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF12 HLG, 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 14 years old, this Subaru Outback is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BF12 HLG registered?

BF12 HLG is a 2012 Subaru Outback, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is BF12 HLG safe to buy?

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