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FN57 OES

2007 Subaru Outback

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

167,016 mi
Last recorded167,016 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Outback87,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN57 OES
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 167,016 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES COATED SLIGHT CORROSION AT ENDS (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 163,948 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 163,158 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated not allowing full check (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking /perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 163,147 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated not allowing full check (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking /perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive appears to be leaking on filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 162,426 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 161,244 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated and corroded on ends (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking /perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 159,819 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 159,273 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 159,267 miles

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative warning lamp on dashboard illuminated (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 158,275 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 158,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2017 156,896 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 155,152 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 155,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 152,520 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 150,262 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damp on power steering pump

Pass 19 Jul 2013 131,134 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 100,004 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 70,249 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 70,249 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 46,672 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)

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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FN57 OES is a 2007 Subaru Outback in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2007 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 87,157 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 FN57 OES, 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 19 years old, this Subaru Outback is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FN57 OES is a 2007 Subaru Outback, first registered on 11 September 2007.

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