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SM17 LJE

2017 Subaru Outback

White Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,991 mi
Last recorded72,991 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Subaru Outback47,323 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM17 LJE
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2026 72,991 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 64,984 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 64,983 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 56,053 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 47,052 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 38,100 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 30,789 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 24,929 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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SM17 LJE is a 2017 Subaru Outback in White with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2017 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 47,323 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 SM17 LJE, 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 9 years old, this Subaru Outback is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SM17 LJE registered?

SM17 LJE is a 2017 Subaru Outback, first registered on 14 July 2017.

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