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BL52 UFO

2016 Subaru Outback

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,805 mi
Last recorded70,805 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Outback55,502 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 UFO
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 70,805 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 70,680 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 66,238 miles

Lower Lower Undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 26 Apr 2023 60,005 miles

Lower Lower Under trays fitted obscuring components

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 56,392 miles

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure BROKEN EARTH STRAP (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 49,089 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 41,308 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 32,636 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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BL52 UFO is a 2016 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 55,502 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 BL52 UFO, 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 10 years old, this Subaru Outback is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BL52 UFO registered?

BL52 UFO is a 2016 Subaru Outback, first registered on 17 June 2016.

Is BL52 UFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL52 UFO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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