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BT57 SDZ

2007 Subaru Outback

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

143,414 mi
Last recorded143,414 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Outback87,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 SDZ
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2025 143,414 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 136,721 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2022 134,241 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 128,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 126,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 113,659 miles

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

steering slightly stiff

Pass 15 Dec 2017 108,613 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2017 108,612 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 88,914 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 88,914 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 88,690 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine oil needs topping up

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Undertrays

Pass 1 Dec 2015 58,898 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 31,197 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 29,243 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 29,243 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 27,147 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 22,114 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 16,432 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 16,432 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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BT57 SDZ is a 2007 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2007 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 87,157 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 BT57 SDZ, 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 19 years old, this Subaru Outback is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BT57 SDZ is a 2007 Subaru Outback, first registered on 14 November 2007.

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