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BF59 OAM

2009 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,015 mi
Last recorded142,015 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Subaru Outback82,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 OAM
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 142,015 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 18 Aug 2020 142,006 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative lever link arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 27 Aug 2019 134,158 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 134,147 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear wishbone Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 122,731 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 109,875 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 109,871 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 94,116 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 79,676 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 79,673 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 65,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 65,174 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 50,457 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 35,920 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 35,920 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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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BF59 OAM is a 2009 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2009 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 82,707 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 BF59 OAM, 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 17 years old, this Subaru Outback is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BF59 OAM is a 2009 Subaru Outback, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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