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BW17 DKU

2017 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,769 mi
Last recorded73,769 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Subaru Outback47,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW17 DKU
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2026 73,769 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 65,788 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 56,734 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 53,079 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 46,727 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in sidewall and worn on edges. 3mm accross center (Both front) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 41,031 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 37,105 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020

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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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BW17 DKU is a 2017 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 47,323 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 BW17 DKU, 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 9 years old, this Subaru Outback is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BW17 DKU registered?

BW17 DKU is a 2017 Subaru Outback, first registered on 26 June 2017.

Is BW17 DKU safe to buy?

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