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RX12 DZB

2012 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

105,561 mi
Last recorded105,561 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Subaru Outback79,431 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX12 DZB
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 105,561 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 105,561 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 99,488 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective centre to rear flanges corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 96,910 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension and components corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2024 96,910 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension and components corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2023 93,651 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 89,569 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 89,569 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 85,316 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 81,761 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 76,536 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 76,073 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 71,310 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 25 Feb 2017 65,785 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 3 Feb 2016 60,361 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 46,207 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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RX12 DZB is a 2012 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 RX12 DZB, 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 RX12 DZB registered?

RX12 DZB is a 2012 Subaru Outback, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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