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E21 MSW

2011 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests35 (26 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate74.3%

Mileage

105,110 mi
Last recorded105,110 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Subaru Outback83,082 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE21 MSW
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

26 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 105,110 miles

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

underbody covered in thick black substance

Pass 27 Jan 2025 127,768 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 101,543 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 123,924 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 123,795 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 94,979 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light missing

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 9 Feb 2023 119,666 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear both rear shocker bump stops deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2022 86,610 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 112,572 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock upper casings have dropped (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 112,572 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock upper casings have dropped (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 82,555 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 106,742 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D-bushes slightly deteriorated/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear upper casings insecure/dropped (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 106,740 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt perished/split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm trailing bushes worn slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to limit and inner edge worn away (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D-bushes slightly deteriorated/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear upper casings insecure/dropped (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 77,536 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhuast flange fragile

Fail 21 Oct 2020 77,536 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhuast flange fragile

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 102,229 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both d bushes have slight wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both outer rear seats. ()

Rear shock absorber dust covers loose at time of test.

Fail 17 Feb 2020 102,229 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Bottom coil. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre heavily castellated on inner edge. Worn low.

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both d bushes have slight wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both outer rear seats. ()

Rear shock absorber dust covers loose at time of test.

Pass 20 May 2019 68,981 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2019 68,981 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 92,759 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 61,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear headlight self levelling lever broken

Pass 19 Feb 2018 83,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 57,197 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 75,223 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 75,221 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2016 50,671 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 65,913 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 65,912 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 40,750 miles

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

Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 56,592 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s and n/s rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Fail 4 Feb 2015 56,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s and n/s rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 18 Apr 2014 26,033 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 46,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2013 36,880 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 27,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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E21 MSW is a 2011 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.3%.

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 E21 MSW, 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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E21 MSW is a 2011 Subaru Outback, first registered on 4 May 2011.

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