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LS12 TFK

2012 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,051 mi
Last recorded121,051 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Subaru Outback79,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 TFK
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 121,051 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 121,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 117,455 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 111,385 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 111,385 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 105,109 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 88,751 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 88,751 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 74,880 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 59,850 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 59,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 54,138 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine management lamp on

parking amber lamp on

traction amber lamp on

Fail 23 Mar 2016 53,940 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine management lamp on

parking amber lamp on

traction amber lamp on

Pass 31 Mar 2015 39,616 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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LS12 TFK is a 2012 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 LS12 TFK, 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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LS12 TFK is a 2012 Subaru Outback, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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