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BL61 GDZ

2012 Subaru Outback

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

137,911 mi
Last recorded137,911 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 Subaru Outback79,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 GDZ
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 137,911 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 134,814 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 134,814 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 129,783 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 129,783 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 120,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 120,832 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 104,032 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear 'D' Bush's (2.4.G.2)

Front brake pads worn

Tow bar electric socket taped over preventing inspection

Pass 21 Feb 2017 85,841 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 85,840 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 66,571 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 48,208 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 48,208 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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BL61 GDZ is a 2012 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BL61 GDZ, 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 BL61 GDZ registered?

BL61 GDZ is a 2012 Subaru Outback, first registered on 28 February 2012.

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