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BN08 ZHU

2008 Subaru Outback

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,474 mi
Last recorded147,474 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 ZHU
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 147,474 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 147,466 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 143,587 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 143,418 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 140,154 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 140,145 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 134,045 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray loose

Pass 3 Aug 2021 121,565 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 111,051 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 100,188 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 90,754 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 81,445 miles

rear shocks weak

Fail 18 Aug 2017 81,445 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

rear shocks weak

Pass 10 Aug 2016 74,877 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 55,324 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2014 64,481 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 52,129 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 40,667 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 3 Mar 2012 40,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 28,124 miles

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

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

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

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 ZHU is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZHU, 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 ZHU registered?

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

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