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SM65 VDJ

2015 Subaru Outback

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

130,364 mi
Last recorded130,364 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2015 Subaru Outback62,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM65 VDJ
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 130,364 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 130,353 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 102,932 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2023 73,856 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 67,069 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 55,032 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 45,480 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 37,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 29,798 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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SM65 VDJ is a 2015 Subaru Outback in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2015 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 62,766 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 SM65 VDJ, 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 11 years old, this Subaru Outback is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SM65 VDJ registered?

SM65 VDJ is a 2015 Subaru Outback, first registered on 9 November 2015.

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