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WU61 SDX

2011 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

162,519 mi
Last recorded162,519 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2011 Subaru Outback83,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU61 SDX
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2021 162,519 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Deterioration in exhaust system

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Various small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 14 Sep 2020 149,042 miles

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

Deterioration in exhaust system

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Fail 14 Sep 2020 149,042 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Deterioration in exhaust system

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 24 Sep 2019 134,564 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

several small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 23 Sep 2019 134,588 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded supply pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

several small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 18 Sep 2018 115,629 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Sep 2017 95,146 miles

Deterioration in both front lower suspension arm inner rear mounting bushes.

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 95,146 miles

Deterioration in both front lower suspension arm inner rear mounting bushes.

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 77,096 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn very low on the inner edge

Slight deterioration to both front lower suspension arm inner rear mounting bushes

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 77,096 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn very low on the inner edge

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight deterioration to both front lower suspension arm inner rear mounting bushes

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 59,994 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 46,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight wear in all four brake disc

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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WU61 SDX is a 2011 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2011 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 83,082 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 WU61 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 15 years old, this Subaru Outback is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WU61 SDX is a 2011 Subaru Outback, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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