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BF59 OCN

2009 Subaru Outback

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,641 mi
Last recorded66,641 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Outback82,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 OCN
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 66,641 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 63,039 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 63,039 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 61,457 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbone rear bushes are cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Nsf side repeater lens broken/damaged

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nsf tyre is cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsr drop link has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 61,457 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front inner driveshaft boots are split and grease on exhaust (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Front noplate cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Osf tyre has cut in tread showing cords and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front brake pads are low (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbone rear bushes are cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Nsf side repeater lens broken/damaged

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nsf tyre is cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsr drop link has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 58,314 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 54,542 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone arm (rear) bushes starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsr drop link has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 49,288 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 46,680 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 45,367 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 43,669 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 39,882 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges, and have splits in tread area

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 37,831 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 34,616 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 31,574 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear pads getting low

rear tyres splitting

Pass 27 Nov 2012 29,552 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 OCN is a 2009 Subaru Outback in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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