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BJ57 ZPV

2007 Subaru Outback

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

168,328 mi
Last recorded168,328 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Outback87,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 ZPV
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 168,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2025 168,328 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 154,066 miles

Advise front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 154,011 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 146,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

headlamp washers not working correctly

Fail 11 Dec 2023 146,881 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

headlamp washers not working correctly

Pass 29 Nov 2022 137,397 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 137,362 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 127,961 miles

Spare tyre defective tyre flat ()

Pass 14 Dec 2020 124,568 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 124,524 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 120,894 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 120,894 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 111,408 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some pipes, (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion throughout underside.

Handbrake only just meets requirement,

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole in boot,just starting to leak. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 111,408 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some pipes, (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion throughout underside.

Handbrake only just meets requirement,

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole in boot,just starting to leak. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 102,030 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 91,174 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 81,093 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 66,711 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 53,155 miles

rear brake pads appear to be wearing thin

Pass 7 Dec 2012 43,121 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 41,337 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jan 2011 38,898 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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BJ57 ZPV is a 2007 Subaru Outback in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2007 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 87,157 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 BJ57 ZPV, 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 19 years old, this Subaru Outback is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ57 ZPV is a 2007 Subaru Outback, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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