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AV57 HYS

2007 Subaru Outback

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

140,904 mi
Last recorded140,904 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Outback87,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 HYS
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 140,904 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 140,904 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 136,477 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 131,742 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 131,738 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 126,029 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 126,014 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative nearside rear broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 117,753 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 109,948 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 109,948 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55/r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55/r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 104,822 miles

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2019 104,822 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 98,539 miles

Offside Rear tyre cut on outer wall ( not to core )

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

oil leak

under tray fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2018 98,539 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cut on outer wall ( not to core )

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

oil leak

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2017 93,115 miles

general under body corrosion and on suspension components

Fail 12 Sep 2017 93,115 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center section y piece (7.1.2)

general under body corrosion and on suspension components

Pass 16 Sep 2016 86,313 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 79,901 miles

Rear y section of exhaust rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2014 72,851 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 68,767 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 59,792 miles

Brake pedal rubber just starting to split

Pass 27 Sep 2011 49,655 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 39,988 miles

nearside rear tyre,inner sidewall damaged

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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AV57 HYS is a 2007 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2007 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 87,157 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 AV57 HYS, 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 19 years old, this Subaru Outback is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV57 HYS is a 2007 Subaru Outback, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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