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RJ09 OPE

2009 Subaru Outback

Grey Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

180,257 mi
Last recorded180,257 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Subaru Outback82,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 OPE
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2026 180,257 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 Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55/17. Avon. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cut/bulged. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front headlight level linkage broken on wishbone.

Nearside headlight damaged.

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

Offside Front caliper located on a stud.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close. (5.2.3 (e))

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

all exhaust flanges very weak.

Pass 19 Mar 2025 179,452 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front headlight arm on wishbone broken.

Nearside headlight washer broken.

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

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

centre and rear exhaust flanges very weak.

steering coupling split.

Fail 20 Feb 2025 179,452 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange bolts missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and headlight broken. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower headlight arm on wishbone broken.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and numerous cuts. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside headlight washer jet broken.

Rear exhaust flange very weak.

Rear exhaust hanger broken.

centre exhaust flange weak.

steering coupling split.

Pass 23 Feb 2024 169,872 miles

brake pedal notchy in operation.

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front headlight adjuster on wishbone broken.

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords numerous. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside headlight broken.

Nearside headlight washer broken.

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

aftermarket fuel cap fitted.

centre and rear exhaust flanges very weak.

Fail 20 Feb 2024 169,869 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Michelin. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/17. Avon. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front headlight adjuster on wishbone broken.

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords numerous. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside headlight washer broken.

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

aftermarket fuel cap fitted.

brake pedal notchy in operation.

centre and rear exhaust flanges very weak.

Pass 22 Feb 2023 159,548 miles

Front undertray obscuring view.

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

Nearside catalyst cover loose.

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

Offside wiper linkage worn.

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust flanges weak/corroded.

fuel flap sticks.

headlight leveller arm on nearside front wishbone broken.

Fail 20 Feb 2023 159,546 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55/17. Michelin. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front undertray obscuring view.

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside catalyst cover loose.

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside wiper linkage worn.

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust flanges weak/corroded.

fuel flap sticks.

headlight leveller arm on nearside front wishbone broken.

Pass 28 Feb 2022 150,276 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight on rear branch off (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

headlight lenses misted

parking brake travel

rear wiper blade u/s

Fail 24 Feb 2022 150,273 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Stop lamp(s) not working o/s/r (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight on rear branch off (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

headlight lenses misted

parking brake travel

rear wiper blade u/s

Fail 21 Feb 2022 150,269 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Up 7 'clicks' on ratchet before effort recorded on roller brake tester (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position Boot (6.2.1 (e))

Rear Loading door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed Boot (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides of axle 'D' bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides of axle (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush perished/tearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush perished/tearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also inner shoulder of tread wearing smooth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides of axle 'D' bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wiper blade deteriorated/not clearing window sufficiently

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage both sides of windscreen (nearside & offside) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 141,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 135,468 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 122,668 miles

rear no plate deteriating

Fail 14 Feb 2019 122,668 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Position lamp not working n/s/f (4.2.1 (a))

Position lamp not working o/s/f (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working n/s/r (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear no plate deteriating

Pass 15 Feb 2018 109,268 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front no plate cracked

rear no plate deteriating

Pass 21 Feb 2017 98,944 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn at outer shoulder and cut at the tread

Nearside Rear tyre worn at outer shoulder

Oil leak auto gearbox sump ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush at both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Wiper blade split

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

front registration plate crack/damage

fuel cap seal worn

side play at brake pedal and anti-slip worn

Fail 20 Feb 2017 98,944 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view and also inside the windscreen was too dirty glass (8.2.1c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn at outer shoulder and cut at the tread

Nearside Rear tyre worn at outer shoulder

Oil leak auto gearbox sump ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush at both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Wiper blade split

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

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

front registration plate crack/damage

fuel cap seal worn

side play at brake pedal and anti-slip worn

Pass 5 Feb 2016 87,601 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle very muddy underneath at time of test

Pass 16 Feb 2015 75,320 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 61,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 61,779 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 43,710 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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RJ09 OPE is a 2009 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 RJ09 OPE, 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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RJ09 OPE is a 2009 Subaru Outback, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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