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FY07 GVJ

2007 Subaru Outback

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

182,765 mi
Last recorded182,765 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2007 Subaru Outback87,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY07 GVJ
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 182,765 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 182,765 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 179,362 miles

gearbox has a oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2020 179,360 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

gearbox has a oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2019 168,918 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all tyres are wearing unevenly

front brake pads are low

gearbox has a oil leak

rear brake pads are low

Fail 16 Jul 2019 168,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative wishbone (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all tyres are wearing unevenly

front brake pads are low

gearbox has a oil leak

rear brake pads are low

Pass 13 Jul 2018 160,046 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 160,045 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 149,277 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 149,122 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 134,573 miles

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

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2015 118,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 99,289 miles

clutch pedal anti slip deteriorated

Fail 5 Jul 2014 99,289 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

clutch pedal anti slip deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2013 85,512 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 85,512 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 77,111 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 69,510 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 54,454 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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FY07 GVJ is a 2007 Subaru Outback in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FY07 GVJ, 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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What year was FY07 GVJ registered?

FY07 GVJ is a 2007 Subaru Outback, first registered on 24 April 2007.

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