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BG07 SZN

2007 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

166,738 mi
Last recorded166,738 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Outback87,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG07 SZN
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2007
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 166,738 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

Unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2026 166,700 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

Unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 30 May 2025 162,988 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 162,988 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 159,578 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 159,577 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 Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 156,083 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 153,672 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 151,823 miles

unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2020 150,058 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 149,916 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2019 146,511 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2019 146,483 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 136,052 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 127,172 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2016 118,753 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 118,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 May 2016 118,724 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre badly perished

Pass 9 May 2015 107,892 miles

front exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 14 May 2014 96,573 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 83,704 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 83,695 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 72,793 miles

off side front tyre wearing on inner edges

Fail 26 Apr 2012 72,793 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side front tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Apr 2011 61,117 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 48,054 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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BG07 SZN is a 2007 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BG07 SZN, 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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BG07 SZN is a 2007 Subaru Outback, first registered on 20 April 2007.

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