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VU63 OXS

2013 Subaru Outback

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,970 mi
Last recorded141,970 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Subaru Outback72,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU63 OXS
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 141,970 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 126,144 miles

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))

The emission limits were tested and met but the dsm could not register the output

Fail 27 Aug 2024 126,144 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

The emission limits were tested and met but the dsm could not register the output

Pass 21 Sep 2023 113,325 miles

The emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM could not register the output.

Fail 18 Sep 2023 113,067 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

The emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM could not register the output.

Pass 24 Aug 2022 101,071 miles

Front tyres wearing on the inside edge.

Pass 10 Sep 2021 88,532 miles

The emission limits were tested and met but the dsm could not reguster the ouput

Fail 10 Sep 2021 88,532 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

The emission limits were tested and met but the dsm could not reguster the ouput

Pass 15 Sep 2020 80,320 miles

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

The emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM could not register the output.

Pass 19 Sep 2019 71,172 miles

The emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM could not register the output.

Pass 4 Sep 2018 55,936 miles

The emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM could not register the output

Pass 29 Aug 2017 40,340 miles

smoke test did not produce a measureable sample

Pass 19 Sep 2016 29,210 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 29,210 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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VU63 OXS is a 2013 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VU63 OXS, 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 VU63 OXS registered?

VU63 OXS is a 2013 Subaru Outback, first registered on 24 September 2013.

Is VU63 OXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU63 OXS shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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