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2011 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,052 mi
Last recorded164,052 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Subaru Outback83,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN11 SEO
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 164,052 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear 3mm wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside front tyre wearing edges

offside and nearside floor to sills corroded

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers

Fail 9 Oct 2025 164,049 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected offside rear floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm wearing edges close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm slight wear edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside front tyres wearing edges

offside and nearside floor to sills corroded

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2024 147,377 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

unable to check full length of outer sills, brake/fuel pipes due to covers fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2023 122,783 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine has slight oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

unable to inspect full underside of vehicle and outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2023 122,770 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm rear bush excessively deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) excessive free play in inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm rear bush excessively deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2-3mm worn on edges close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack end has slight play ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn 2mm wearing on edges close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine has slight oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

unable to inspect full underside of vehicle and outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2022 100,255 miles

fuel filter housing corroded temporary repair been done

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust centre to rear flange corroded

under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 16 Jun 2022 100,251 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust centre to rear flange corroded

fuel filter housing corroded temporary repair been done

under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 10 Jul 2021 90,916 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 83,503 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output beam image not as bright as n/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp/slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

engine bay and under covers fitted

front outer brake pads visually wearing slightly low? can't fully see, discs slightly corroded/worn

n/s/f tyre cracking in tread slightly in places

slight knock on steering when rocked, rack/arms?

slight under body corrosion in places

Pass 4 Jul 2019 77,663 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine bay and under covers fitted

head light levelling device on n/s/r suspension arm worn and has restricted movement (rod ball joint siezed)

head light levelling warning light on dash (yellow)

inner faces front brake discs slightly corroded on edges

n/s/f tyre worn low outer edge

n/s/r inner side light was inop, came on when boot closed

o/s/f lower arm bush (rear) slightly split

o/s/r shocker damp/misting

rear inner faces sills/floor rusty

slight play/knock on steering when rocked, rack arm(s)

Fail 2 Jul 2019 77,663 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

engine bay and under covers fitted

head light levelling device on n/s/r suspension arm worn and has restricted movement (rod ball joint siezed)

head light levelling warning light on dash (yellow)

inner faces front brake discs slightly corroded on edges

n/s/f tyre worn low outer edge

n/s/r inner side light was inop, came on when boot closed

n/s/r tyre worn low and cracking

o/s/f lower arm bush (rear) slightly split

o/s/r shocker damp/misting

rear inner faces sills/floor rusty

slight play/knock on steering when rocked, rack arm(s)

Pass 18 Jul 2018 69,383 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 69,383 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 61,746 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 51,167 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 50,988 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/front steering rack end has slight play

Pass 10 Jun 2015 43,968 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 32,445 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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DN11 SEO is a 2011 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DN11 SEO, 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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DN11 SEO is a 2011 Subaru Outback, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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