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WJ09 SDX

2009 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,786 mi
Last recorded97,786 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Subaru Outback82,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 SDX
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 97,786 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 97,786 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear 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 16 Nov 2022 91,578 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 91,287 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Linkage missing (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both gaiters (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both gaiters (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative bracket broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 85,139 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2021 84,533 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 77,425 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 69,363 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 69,361 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 28 Sep 2018 62,268 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front o/s and n/s small drop link dust covers slight damage

Fail 26 Sep 2018 62,247 miles

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

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

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

front o/s and n/s small drop link dust covers slight damage

Pass 18 Sep 2017 52,179 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Sep 2017 52,179 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 44,486 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 32,867 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 28,214 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 22,642 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 19,563 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 23 Feb 2012 15,666 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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WJ09 SDX is a 2009 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WJ09 SDX, 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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WJ09 SDX is a 2009 Subaru Outback, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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