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AX56 BBU

2007 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

166,751 mi
Last recorded166,751 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Outback87,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX56 BBU
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2007
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 166,751 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 166,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 164,411 miles

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

Rear Exhaust slightly corroded and blowing

Pass 7 Dec 2023 160,621 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 160,558 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 160,264 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 160,264 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 159,189 miles

underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2020 157,683 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 144,163 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 132,760 miles

n/s indicator repeater lense broken

small blow on centre exhaust box

Fail 1 Feb 2018 132,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s indicator repeater lense broken

small blow on centre exhaust box

Pass 17 Jan 2017 120,408 miles

n/s headlamp dimmer than o/s

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2016 107,921 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 97,948 miles

engine oil on min.

front tyres nearing legal limit

o/s headlamp light output lower than n/s

p. steering fluid over filled

Pass 20 Feb 2014 85,968 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 85,961 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 75,645 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 66,382 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 55,267 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 52,737 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 40,044 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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AX56 BBU is a 2007 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 AX56 BBU, 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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AX56 BBU is a 2007 Subaru Outback, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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