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SP57 UWS

2007 Subaru Outback

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

59,305 mi
Last recorded59,305 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Outback87,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP57 UWS
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 59,305 miles

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

Underseal preventing full inspection of the underbody including the suspension components

Fail 31 Jul 2026 59,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Underseal preventing full inspection of the underbody including the suspension components

Pass 3 Oct 2025 56,579 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe rusty/corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 56,578 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened both sides - front shock absorbers holed and corroded at spring lower seat (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe rusty/corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 45,528 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 43,951 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 41,402 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 41,402 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 39,628 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 39,628 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 37,828 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 37,828 miles

Emissions not tested Lack of gas (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe exiting middle box split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 36,148 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 36,148 miles

Service brake excessively fluctuating Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both front on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 8 Oct 2018 32,141 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 29,737 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 27,329 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 24,692 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 24,692 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At joint (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 22,381 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 22,381 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 19,435 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 16,405 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 13,471 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 9,744 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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SP57 UWS is a 2007 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2007 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 87,157 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 SP57 UWS, 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 19 years old, this Subaru Outback is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SP57 UWS registered?

SP57 UWS is a 2007 Subaru Outback, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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