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BN61 DFV

2011 Subaru Outback

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,309 mi
Last recorded174,309 miles
Recorded on17 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Subaru Outback83,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 DFV
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2026 174,309 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2025 164,945 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 19 May 2024 156,314 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2024 156,314 miles

Headlamp aim too high n/s & o/s (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 May 2023 144,538 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 May 2022 134,156 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2021 122,417 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts. (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rears. Slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 113,573 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 113,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Broken. (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2019 99,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Wearing smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 May 2019 99,210 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Wearing smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 73,275 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 55,085 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 42,059 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 29,925 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

tyre wear inner edge o/s/f and outer edge n/s/f

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 DFV is a 2011 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DFV, 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 DFV registered?

BN61 DFV is a 2011 Subaru Outback, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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