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BT57 SHV

2007 Subaru Outback

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

92,339 mi
Last recorded92,339 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Outback87,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 SHV
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 92,339 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2025 92,333 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 86,910 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 81,365 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 81,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 75,790 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 68,380 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 66,250 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 66,250 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 62,680 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 62,679 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose heath sheald (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 59,645 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 56,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 52,109 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 47,399 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 42,717 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 39,224 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 36,287 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 32,396 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 32,396 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 28,515 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 SHV is a 2007 Subaru Outback in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 BT57 SHV, 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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What year was BT57 SHV registered?

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

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