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BF12 HPY

2012 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,404 mi
Last recorded88,404 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Outback79,431 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 HPY
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 88,404 miles

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

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

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

generalunderbody surface corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2024 82,196 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion to vehicle

Fail 19 Sep 2024 82,196 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion to vehicle

Pass 18 Sep 2023 74,233 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 74,228 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 68,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion to vehicle

Pass 17 Sep 2021 66,744 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 63,545 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 63,529 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 60,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine cover / under trays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2018 52,939 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 45,012 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 37,200 miles

engine cover / under trays

Pass 15 Sep 2015 29,328 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 26,891 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 HPY is a 2012 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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