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WV12 ECX

2012 Subaru Outback

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

174,597 mi
Last recorded174,597 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Outback79,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 ECX
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 174,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 158,719 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 144,180 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 133,414 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 133,414 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 120,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 9 Nov 2021 120,329 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 3 Nov 2020 108,075 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Nov 2019 96,820 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 96,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 225/60/17v ()

Pass 5 Nov 2018 77,770 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 64,201 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 64,195 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 46,684 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 35,553 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2015 35,548 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

all tyres worn on edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre worn heavily on inner edge.

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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WV12 ECX is a 2012 Subaru Outback in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 79,431 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 WV12 ECX, 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 14 years old, this Subaru Outback is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WV12 ECX registered?

WV12 ECX is a 2012 Subaru Outback, first registered on 21 August 2012.

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