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SD13 GLF

2013 Subaru Outback

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,855 mi
Last recorded107,855 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Subaru Outback72,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD13 GLF
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 107,855 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 94,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 2255017 (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 78,299 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 corners (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 78,296 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 corners (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 73,335 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 73,335 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 69,530 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump also corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 65,854 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 64,410 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 64,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2019 53,106 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 39,282 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 33,275 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 26,965 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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SD13 GLF is a 2013 Subaru Outback in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2013 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 72,110 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 SD13 GLF, 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 13 years old, this Subaru Outback is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SD13 GLF registered?

SD13 GLF is a 2013 Subaru Outback, first registered on 29 April 2013.

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