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BN08 EWS

2008 Subaru Outback

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

94,976 mi
Last recorded94,976 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 EWS
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 94,976 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 94,976 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 91,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear tail lamp lens damaged not effecting the operation

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

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

exhuast flange excessivly corroded but not likely to become detached

Pass 15 Sep 2023 87,957 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 85,195 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbone (rear) bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 85,177 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nsf lower ball joint boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbone (rear) bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 81,953 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower wishbone bushes starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 81,953 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower wishbone bushes starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 80,219 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 79,425 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 76,979 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 72,296 miles

Rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 17 Jul 2017 66,337 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 61,210 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 56,889 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 56,038 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 51,119 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 46,244 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 40,057 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 32,134 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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BN08 EWS is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 85,901 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 BN08 EWS, 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 18 years old, this Subaru Outback is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BN08 EWS registered?

BN08 EWS is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BN08 EWS shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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