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BJ12 RWX

2012 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,791 mi
Last recorded139,791 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Outback79,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 RWX
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 139,791 miles

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

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

auxiliary belt tensioner worn

Fail 8 Apr 2025 139,242 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

DPF warning light on dash

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

auxiliary belt tensioner worn

Pass 19 Apr 2024 126,607 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 126,590 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2023 124,383 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2023 124,377 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 115,540 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2021 107,286 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 100,281 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 100,281 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 100,231 miles

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 28 Jun 2018 99,015 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 95,310 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front brake pads wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 95,310 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front brake pads wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens broken showing a white light (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 69,287 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 51,345 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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BJ12 RWX is a 2012 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 BJ12 RWX, 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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BJ12 RWX is a 2012 Subaru Outback, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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