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5 JRW

2013 Subaru Outback

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,498 mi
Last recorded80,498 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Subaru Outback72,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 JRW
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 80,498 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 79,405 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 76,272 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 76,233 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 74,428 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 74,428 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 70,570 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Sidewall ()

Pass 23 Oct 2020 66,610 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Oct 2020 66,610 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Oct 2019 62,929 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 62,929 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 55,697 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 55,697 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 39,231 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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5 JRW is a 2013 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2013 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 72,110 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 5 JRW, 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 13 years old, this Subaru Outback is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 5 JRW registered?

5 JRW is a 2013 Subaru Outback, first registered on 18 November 2013.

Is 5 JRW safe to buy?

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