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OY62 EZS

2012 Subaru Outback

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

70,194 mi
Last recorded70,194 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Subaru Outback79,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY62 EZS
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 70,194 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both - outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet catch difficult to operate

general underbody corrosion

rear exhaust flange heavily corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2023 70,192 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both - outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet catch difficult to operate

general underbody corrosion

rear exhaust flange heavily corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2022 68,259 miles

Exhaust silencer flange badly corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 68,259 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Exhaust silencer flange badly corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 66,561 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 66,561 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 64,618 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 62,563 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wear to inner edge and light cracking

rear exhaust clamp corroded, not insecure or leaking

various body panels showing damage

Fail 6 Nov 2019 62,561 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wear to inner edge and light cracking

rear exhaust clamp corroded, not insecure or leaking

various body panels showing damage

Pass 8 Nov 2018 59,147 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 56,324 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 56,279 miles

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light Rear lamp has a hole and shows a white lamp (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear tyre is worn on the inner edge and is starting to crack Advise replacing soon

Pass 16 Sep 2016 48,097 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 42,572 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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OY62 EZS is a 2012 Subaru Outback in Blue 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 OY62 EZS, 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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OY62 EZS is a 2012 Subaru Outback, first registered on 17 September 2012.

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