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BF59 OBX

2009 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

161,363 mi
Last recorded161,363 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2009 Subaru Outback82,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 161,363 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 160,776 miles

Coolant leak ()

Engine covers fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2019 160,776 miles

Coolant leak ()

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 145,543 miles

Engine covers fitted

General corrosion on vehicle

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 9 Nov 2018 145,543 miles

Engine covers fitted

General corrosion on vehicle

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 30 Nov 2017 131,691 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Chip (8.3.1d)

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

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 30 Nov 2017 131,691 miles

Engine covers fitted

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Chip (8.3.1d)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 14 Nov 2016 124,385 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 113,927 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 113,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective seized and snapped (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 105,173 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 105,173 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 95,435 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 79,425 miles

front tyres worn on the inside edges

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 OBX is a 2009 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OBX, 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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What year was BF59 OBX registered?

BF59 OBX is a 2009 Subaru Outback, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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