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DY62 TYX

2012 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,110 mi
Last recorded112,110 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Outback79,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 TYX
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 112,110 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2025 112,109 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 104,933 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 95,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has light cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 95,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cut to cords in tread area /wearing in inner and outer edges/wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has light cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper heat shield insecure

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 88,558 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 88,004 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken on suspension (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 80,967 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear suspension hight level sensor broken

floor area very rusty but not holed yet

Pass 23 Nov 2020 76,491 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 72,718 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 72,716 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended rear foglight not working on socket (4.10 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 64,526 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 63,660 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 52,876 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 41,677 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 31,012 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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DY62 TYX is a 2012 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 79,431 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 DY62 TYX, 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 14 years old, this Subaru Outback is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DY62 TYX registered?

DY62 TYX is a 2012 Subaru Outback, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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