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BN61 LSZ

2011 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,269 mi
Last recorded160,269 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Subaru Outback83,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 LSZ
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 160,269 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes corroding (3 pipes in total) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

both front tyres bald on inside edge

front fog lamps not working

Fail 20 Nov 2025 160,269 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to middle joint flanges rotten and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes corroding (3 pipes in total) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

both front tyres bald on inside edge

front fog lamps not working

Pass 18 Dec 2024 155,009 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 154,916 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 147,237 miles

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

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

Nearside Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 147,233 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 136,098 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 124,615 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays and sill covers fitted restricting full inspection.

Fail 27 Oct 2021 124,615 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Undertrays and sill covers fitted restricting full inspection.

Pass 10 Aug 2020 115,226 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 111,239 miles

floor and outer sills covers fitted obacuring some components

Pass 6 Dec 2018 101,347 miles

floor and outer sills covers fitted bscuring some components

Fail 6 Dec 2018 101,345 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

floor and outer sills covers fitted bscuring some components

Pass 7 Dec 2017 91,591 miles

floor and outer sills covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 7 Dec 2017 91,591 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

floor and outer sills covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Dec 2016 83,176 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 70,332 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 55,967 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 LSZ is a 2011 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BN61 LSZ, 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 LSZ registered?

BN61 LSZ is a 2011 Subaru Outback, first registered on 14 December 2011.

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