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YL10 SYJ

2010 Subaru Outback

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

181,601 mi
Last recorded181,601 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Subaru Outback88,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL10 SYJ
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 181,601 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight weep from fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 179,142 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 176,015 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 174,538 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 165,462 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2020 158,677 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 158,677 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 133,026 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 106,502 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2017 86,368 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edges

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 May 2016 74,413 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 59,627 miles

All tyres worn on inner edge

Emissions to clean to test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 46,515 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 39,214 miles

n/s front tyre has cut to outer sidewall

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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YL10 SYJ is a 2010 Subaru Outback in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2010 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 88,122 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 YL10 SYJ, 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 16 years old, this Subaru Outback is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL10 SYJ registered?

YL10 SYJ is a 2010 Subaru Outback, first registered on 24 March 2010.

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