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CY11 BDV

2011 Subaru Outback

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,332 mi
Last recorded127,332 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Subaru Outback83,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY11 BDV
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 127,332 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake discs slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

front suspension sub frame has been repaired

Fail 30 Jan 2026 127,200 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Brake Pipes At Connector On O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (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 Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 121,597 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2025 121,593 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 115,589 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 111,378 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 106,524 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 101,036 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 101,033 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 95,099 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 95,090 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2019 89,223 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 83,194 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 73,569 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 57,041 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2015 45,549 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 33,850 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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CY11 BDV is a 2011 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CY11 BDV, 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 CY11 BDV registered?

CY11 BDV is a 2011 Subaru Outback, first registered on 10 March 2011.

Is CY11 BDV safe to buy?

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