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RF56 DWO

2007 Subaru Outback

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

146,099 mi
Last recorded146,099 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Outback87,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 DWO
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 146,099 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 143,081 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 140,628 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 132,040 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 124,984 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 115,808 miles

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Starting to Deteriorate Around Fixings. (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Starting to Deteriorate Around Fixings. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Slight Weep Coming From Nearside of Steering Rack.

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens Starting to Discolour. Not Currently Affecting Light Output or Beam Pattern. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens Starting to Discolour. Not Currently Affecting Light Output or Beam Pattern. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 106,714 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 98,465 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 91,316 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 86,159 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 81,656 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 81,506 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

wet test

Pass 23 Feb 2015 76,132 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 75,176 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 70,612 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 66,950 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 62,187 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 62,187 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 53,988 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 41,136 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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RF56 DWO is a 2007 Subaru Outback in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2007 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 87,157 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 RF56 DWO, 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 19 years old, this Subaru Outback is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RF56 DWO registered?

RF56 DWO is a 2007 Subaru Outback, first registered on 4 January 2007.

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