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JR55 KES

2014 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,383 mi
Last recorded131,383 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Subaru Outback73,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJR55 KES
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 131,383 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s + o/s inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s + o/s, lens's cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/f + n/s/r + o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 119,405 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s + o/s, lens's cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 119,405 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s + o/s lower arm's rear bushes excessively deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm, outer ball joint + dust cover is deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s + o/s, lens's cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm, outer ball joint + dust cover is deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s 'D' bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 110,863 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 104,641 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))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 104,641 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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 12 Nov 2021 100,327 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 96,023 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 96,022 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 91,389 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 81,107 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Nov 2017 70,159 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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JR55 KES is a 2014 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2014 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 73,173 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 JR55 KES, 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 12 years old, this Subaru Outback is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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JR55 KES is a 2014 Subaru Outback, first registered on 29 November 2014.

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