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WJ57 MZL

2008 Subaru Outback

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

93,084 mi
Last recorded93,084 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 MZL
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 93,084 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 84,794 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 75,904 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 70,247 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 65,356 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 65,356 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 61,356 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 59,396 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belts not inspected due to vehicle being used for the transportation of goods

Pass 21 Jan 2019 53,755 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 47,058 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 42,675 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 41,104 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 39,179 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 35,586 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 29,417 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 24,933 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 19,742 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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WJ57 MZL is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 85,901 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 WJ57 MZL, 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 18 years old, this Subaru Outback is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WJ57 MZL registered?

WJ57 MZL is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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The MOT history for WJ57 MZL shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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