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DF04 JUL

2009 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,943 mi
Last recorded134,943 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Subaru Outback82,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 JUL
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 134,943 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 134,940 miles

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

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 125,908 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Ns and os (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 125,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Ns and os (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 117,114 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 99,533 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear anti roll bar bushes have play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel tank heat shield deteriorating, but is still effective.

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working ( car registered before 1st March 2018)

Fail 28 Mar 2023 99,430 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box join. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Exhaust join excessively corroded and is starting to separate. (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear anti roll bar bushes have play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel tank heat shield deteriorating, but is still effective.

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working ( car registered before 1st March 2018)

Rear exhaust head shield loose.

Wiring insecure (resting on N/S/F top mount).

Pass 12 Jan 2022 86,088 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear wearing low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 75,391 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 75,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 68,861 miles

bandage repair to rear of exhaust

Fail 27 Jan 2020 68,861 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

bandage repair to rear of exhaust

Pass 8 May 2019 67,815 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 57,758 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 May 2017 41,114 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Nov 2016 41,073 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 36,095 miles

Nearside Rear 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 10 Nov 2014 30,463 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 12 Nov 2013 26,936 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 24,158 miles

all discs slightly corroded and rear pads low

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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DF04 JUL is a 2009 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 82,707 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 DF04 JUL, 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 17 years old, this Subaru Outback is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DF04 JUL is a 2009 Subaru Outback, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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