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T111 BRS

2009 Subaru Outback

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,582 mi
Last recorded62,582 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Outback82,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT111 BRS
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 62,582 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre perishing

Pass 6 Sep 2024 62,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 62,261 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 60,703 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 58,987 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 58,928 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 57,448 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges close to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 56,359 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 18 Feb 2019 53,656 miles

Nearside Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre smooth on out side edge

Offside Front Signs of grease around cv boot

Possible fault with head light leveling

Fail 18 Feb 2019 53,656 miles

Nearside Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre smooth on out side edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Signs of grease around cv boot

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Possible fault with head light leveling

Pass 30 Jan 2018 50,150 miles

Nearside Front lower suspension arm rear bush perished & split-not deemed excessive.

Offside Front lower suspension arm rear bush perished & split-not deemed excessive.

Fail 30 Jan 2018 50,150 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front lower suspension arm rear bush perished & split-not deemed excessive.

Offside Front lower suspension arm rear bush perished & split-not deemed excessive.

Pass 8 Feb 2017 46,533 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 46,525 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2016 42,084 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 42,084 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 37,313 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 37,313 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 33,176 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 27,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 22,346 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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T111 BRS is a 2009 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 82,707 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 T111 BRS, 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 17 years old, this Subaru Outback is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T111 BRS is a 2009 Subaru Outback, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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