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BS62 MJS

2012 Subaru Outback

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,631 mi
Last recorded93,631 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Outback79,431 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS62 MJS
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2025 93,631 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases And rear (6.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Sub-frame fractured @ rear corner (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 90,895 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes at rear getting corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flanges in poor condition and leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components at rear getting quite corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure replace soon (4.10 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 90,895 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes at rear getting corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flanges in poor condition and leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working bulb replaced at time of test (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components at rear getting quite corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure replace soon (4.10 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 88,101 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4x tyres are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe and various other areas starting to get corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 85,976 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Underside and various suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2022 85,962 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working On boot lid (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Orange parking brake warning illuminated

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Underside and various suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2021 80,584 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 80,584 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 78,487 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 75,034 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 74,972 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 73,167 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 62,269 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 50,389 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 37,570 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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BS62 MJS is a 2012 Subaru Outback in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 79,431 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 BS62 MJS, 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 14 years old, this Subaru Outback is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BS62 MJS is a 2012 Subaru Outback, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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