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LF59 YLS

2009 Subaru Outback

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

170,470 mi
Last recorded170,470 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Subaru Outback82,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF59 YLS
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 170,470 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 146,814 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 146,811 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 125,422 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/s & N/s ()

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 125,345 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 108,830 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 104,034 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 103,890 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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 Rear arch trim missing

exhaust is corroded

knocking from steering rack

Fail 12 Dec 2017 103,890 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear arch trim missing

exhaust is corroded

knocking from steering rack

Pass 2 Dec 2016 93,011 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 93,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front door mirror loose but not insecure

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 80,150 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 67,699 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system is corroded.

Pass 2 Dec 2013 57,603 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 57,603 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 44,537 miles

Both front brake discs slight wear.

Both front tyres wearing badly on inner edges. STRONGLY ADVISE NEW FRONT TYRES SOON.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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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LF59 YLS is a 2009 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2009 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 82,707 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 LF59 YLS, 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 17 years old, this Subaru Outback is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LF59 YLS registered?

LF59 YLS is a 2009 Subaru Outback, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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