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BF59 OBZ

2009 Subaru Outback

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

119,396 mi
Last recorded119,396 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Subaru Outback82,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 OBZ
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 119,396 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear positioned bush. Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear positioned bush. Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Some deterioration to exhaust system

Some underbody corrosion

Underbody trays fitted, restricting inspection

Fail 10 Apr 2019 119,385 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear positioned bush. Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear positioned bush. Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Some deterioration to exhaust system

Some underbody corrosion

Underbody trays fitted, restricting inspection

Pass 11 Apr 2018 113,721 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement perrishing - cracking (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement perrishing - cracking (2.4.G.2)

rust - corrosion on underbody - underbody components

underbonnet engine covers - underbody trays fitted restricting inspection

uneven tread wear on rear tyres

Fail 11 Apr 2018 113,721 miles

Headlamp aim too high nearside - offside (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative link bar broken (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement perrishing - cracking (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement perrishing - cracking (2.4.G.2)

rust - corrosion on underbody - underbody components

underbonnet engine covers - underbody trays fitted restricting inspection

uneven tread wear on rear tyres

Pass 11 Apr 2017 104,625 miles

Engine Covers And Underbody Covers Fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel Filler Neck Corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D-Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Undebody Rusting

Fail 11 Apr 2017 104,625 miles

Engine Covers And Underbody Covers Fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel Filler Neck Corroded

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D-Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Undebody Rusting

Pass 7 Apr 2016 95,595 miles

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

corrosion on exhaust system

engine covers/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

front heatshield on exhaust system insecure

front suspension lower arm rear positioned rubber bushes cracking/perrishing

some wear on rear brake discs

surface rust/corrosion on underbody components

uneven tread wear on front tyres badly worn on inside edge of treads

Fail 7 Apr 2016 95,595 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

corrosion on exhaust system

engine covers/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

front heatshield on exhaust system insecure

front suspension lower arm rear positioned rubber bushes cracking/perrishing

some wear on rear brake discs

surface rust/corrosion on underbody components

uneven tread wear on front tyres badly worn on inside edge of treads

Pass 1 Apr 2015 84,415 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

heatshield on front section of exhaust system insecure

wear on rear brake pads

Pass 9 Apr 2014 73,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2014 73,899 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 63,428 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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BF59 OBZ is a 2009 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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