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BJ57 ZRF

2007 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,955 mi
Last recorded140,955 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Subaru Outback87,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 ZRF
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 140,955 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 135,716 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2023 135,673 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Front disc Too Thin (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Rear Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Rear Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 128,174 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 120,767 miles

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 116,763 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear boot lid trim loose

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 116,740 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear boot lid trim loose

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 98,949 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 98,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 92,233 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 92,188 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 87,749 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 82,978 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 82,978 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 77,231 miles

Brake pedal actuating linkage has slight wear in the eye of a brake stationary pivot (3.3.A.1g)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 70,908 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 70,908 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 64,547 miles

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyre edges wearing off

Pass 23 Apr 2012 62,569 miles

Rear discs slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre sidewall worn

Pass 23 Jun 2011 49,694 miles

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

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

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 ZRF is a 2007 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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