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GJ62 OTY

2012 Subaru Outback

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

146,473 mi
Last recorded146,473 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Subaru Outback79,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 OTY
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 146,473 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside dip beam output slightly reduced

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

exhaust heat shields loose[front and rear]

slight knocking noise steering column

Fail 25 Mar 2026 146,473 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside dip beam output slightly reduced

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

exhaust heat shields loose[front and rear]

slight knocking noise steering column

Pass 14 Apr 2025 137,904 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 131,542 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 121,997 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam has slight surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 121,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2021 120,085 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2020 115,887 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 111,206 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 111,170 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 110,454 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 110,244 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 89,831 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 66,234 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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GJ62 OTY is a 2012 Subaru Outback in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GJ62 OTY, 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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GJ62 OTY is a 2012 Subaru Outback, first registered on 16 November 2012.

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