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B17 TDH

2014 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

187,307 mi
Last recorded187,307 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Subaru Outback73,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 TDH
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 187,307 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 180,557 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 174,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 166,621 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive near side driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear diff bushes deteriorated

Pass 15 Dec 2021 156,957 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 149,420 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 142,302 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 131,041 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 121,338 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 109,955 miles

Engine cover not secured

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 109,955 miles

Engine cover not secured

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 99,531 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 89,168 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 81,536 miles

offside mirror glass is damaged but is still giving an adaquete view to the rear

Fail 10 Dec 2013 81,536 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

offside mirror glass is damaged but is still giving an adaquete view to the rear

Fail 8 Dec 2012 67,950 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 67,950 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 53,978 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 45,686 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 45,686 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 33,756 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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B17 TDH is a 2014 Subaru Outback in Blue. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2014 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 73,173 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 B17 TDH, 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 12 years old, this Subaru Outback is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B17 TDH is a 2014 Subaru Outback, first registered on 1 April 2014.

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