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YG59 ZHL

2009 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,481 mi
Last recorded115,481 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Outback82,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 ZHL
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 115,481 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 111,163 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside, worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 105,730 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 100,572 miles

Central Rear Subframe Corroded

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Washer Jet Low But Provides Water To Screen

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 90,927 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 90,927 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 82,612 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 73,805 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 73,805 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 67,505 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 59,842 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 59,842 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 54,825 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Jan 2018 54,825 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 48,162 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 41,238 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 35,027 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 26,212 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 25,725 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 19,611 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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YG59 ZHL is a 2009 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 YG59 ZHL, 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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What year was YG59 ZHL registered?

YG59 ZHL is a 2009 Subaru Outback, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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