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EY08 UCF

2008 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

184,547 mi
Last recorded184,547 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 UCF
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 184,547 miles

Front bumper slight damage

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 184,545 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper slight damage

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 181,576 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 181,576 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 176,838 miles

Front bumper damaged no Sharpe edges

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 176,837 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front bumper damaged no Sharpe edges

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 175,439 miles

Nearside Front advise slight play in rack end

Offside Front advise slight play in drop link

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

advise engine and sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2020 175,439 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front advise slight play in rack end

Offside Front advise slight play in drop link

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

advise engine and sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2019 165,195 miles

Front bumper damaged and secured not aligned on offside corner

Offside mirror casing taped over at end and side repeater damaged

both front inner suspension arm bushes weak

brake pedal anti-slip worn and damaged at edge

steering slightly rough/vibration on lock to lock check and slight knock in nearside steering arm/inner joint area

Fail 8 Apr 2019 165,162 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Y piece (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front bumper damaged and secured not aligned on offside corner

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

Offside headlamp washer cap missing

Offside mirror casing taped over at end and side repeater damaged

both front inner suspension arm bushes weak

brake pedal anti-slip worn and damaged at edge

steering slightly rough/vibration on lock to lock check and slight knock in nearside steering arm/inner joint area

Pass 22 Mar 2018 151,103 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn edge

Pass 30 Mar 2017 136,751 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at Y section (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 136,751 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall cut (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum on minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at Y section (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 122,929 miles

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

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

door mirror bodys damaged

under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2016 122,929 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

door mirror bodys damaged

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2015 108,675 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 93,362 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside door mirror casing slightly damaged

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2013 76,461 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 20 Apr 2012 67,493 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 49,227 miles

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

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)

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

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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EY08 UCF is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 85,901 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 EY08 UCF, 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 18 years old, this Subaru Outback is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EY08 UCF is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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