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BF12 HOA

2012 Subaru Outback

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

121,796 mi
Last recorded121,796 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Subaru Outback79,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 HOA
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 121,796 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened cracked and perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened cracked and perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust flange corroded away but still secure and not leaking

Pass 21 Jan 2025 119,196 miles

vehciel full of water insidre car

Pass 26 Jan 2024 113,863 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened cracked and perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened cracked and perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 104,937 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Jan 2022 96,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 96,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 90,461 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 87,671 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 80,706 miles

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

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

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

SMALL STONE CHIP FRONT WINDSCREEN

Pass 22 Jan 2018 71,540 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 58,288 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Pass 19 Jan 2016 45,733 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 34,054 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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BF12 HOA is a 2012 Subaru Outback in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HOA, 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 HOA registered?

BF12 HOA is a 2012 Subaru Outback, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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