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BJ61 JWO

2012 Subaru Outback

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

179,595 mi
Last recorded179,595 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Outback79,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 JWO
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2025 179,595 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 170,131 miles

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

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

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

coolant low

Pass 30 Aug 2023 148,761 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 132,568 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 118,786 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 108,563 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 97,345 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 88,932 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 81,886 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 67,871 miles

both rear tyre close to wear bar

front tyres closes to wear bars

osf suspension arm bush cracking

osr tyre badly worn on inside edge

Pass 13 Jan 2016 56,142 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 43,459 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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BJ61 JWO is a 2012 Subaru Outback in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 BJ61 JWO, 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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What year was BJ61 JWO registered?

BJ61 JWO is a 2012 Subaru Outback, first registered on 25 January 2012.

Is BJ61 JWO safe to buy?

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