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BF12 HPN

2012 Subaru Outback

White Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,254 mi
Last recorded128,254 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Subaru Outback79,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 128,254 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under carriage corroded and dirty

Fail 16 Jan 2026 128,181 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (Inner not working) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under carriage corroded and dirty

Pass 22 Jan 2025 122,238 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens damaged

Under carriage corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2025 122,048 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Misaligned (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Ply (225/60R17 99V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens damaged

Under carriage corroded

Pass 9 May 2023 107,672 miles

Nearside Front Fog light glass holed.

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

Fail 9 May 2023 107,672 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Fog light glass holed.

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

Pass 3 May 2022 99,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 May 2022 99,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2021 93,073 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 88,176 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 80,631 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 73,381 miles

Nearside Front Fog light lens damaged.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 May 2017 66,333 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 May 2017 66,333 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 58,949 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 39,113 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 HPN is a 2012 Subaru Outback in White with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HPN, 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 HPN registered?

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

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