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N60 SFM

2012 Subaru Outback

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

109,001 mi
Last recorded109,001 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Outback79,431 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN60 SFM
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 109,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2025 109,001 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 102,160 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust flange corroded but not leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad looks low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 102,071 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust flange corroded but not leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad looks low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 95,807 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 90,350 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 82,445 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 77,477 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 73,625 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 65,949 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 56,208 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 44,533 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 30,566 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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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N60 SFM is a 2012 Subaru Outback in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 N60 SFM, 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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What year was N60 SFM registered?

N60 SFM is a 2012 Subaru Outback, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is N60 SFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N60 SFM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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