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BF12 HLV

2012 Subaru Outback

White Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,559 mi
Last recorded133,559 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Subaru Outback79,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 HLV
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 133,559 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 129,220 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 123,339 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 123,339 miles

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 118,702 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 109,281 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 97,074 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 89,259 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 89,259 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 76,175 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 62,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre side wall starting to crack

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

Fail 3 Feb 2018 62,246 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear tyre side wall starting to crack

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

Pass 28 Jan 2017 48,391 miles

Nearside Rear tyre as cracks in sidewalls

Offside Rear tyre as cracks in sidewalls

Fail 28 Jan 2017 48,391 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre as cracks in sidewalls

Offside Rear tyre as cracks in sidewalls

Pass 27 Feb 2016 34,471 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Feb 2016 34,471 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 20,460 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 20,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 HLV is a 2012 Subaru Outback in White with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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