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BN61 DFU

2011 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

109,032 mi
Last recorded109,032 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Subaru Outback83,082 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 DFU
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 109,032 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

underside heavily corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2025 106,682 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 12 Jan 2024 104,998 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Jan 2024 104,998 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flange for joining point between middle and rear section corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 101,133 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 97,893 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 93,829 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 89,418 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 85,993 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 78,727 miles

Front suspension arm rear bushes starting to split

Pass 22 Jun 2017 66,351 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 54,658 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 37,792 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 18,821 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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BN61 DFU is a 2011 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2011 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 83,082 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 BN61 DFU, 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 15 years old, this Subaru Outback is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BN61 DFU registered?

BN61 DFU is a 2011 Subaru Outback, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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