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AE13 PFJ

2013 Subaru Outback

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,048 mi
Last recorded150,048 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Subaru Outback72,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 PFJ
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 150,048 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 150,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 137,170 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner

Fail 6 Nov 2024 137,170 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 119,288 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 106,900 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 106,809 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 97,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge/abnormal wear! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge completely bald on edges/abnormal wear! (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 97,085 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge/abnormal wear! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge completely bald on edges/abnormal wear! (5.2.3 (e))

Rear unable to fully test rear seatbelts due to large load in boot/rear seat area

Pass 16 Mar 2020 76,264 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 76,264 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 70,826 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 61,730 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 61,730 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 55,492 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 52,178 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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AE13 PFJ is a 2013 Subaru Outback in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AE13 PFJ, 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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AE13 PFJ is a 2013 Subaru Outback, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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