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BG07 TJU

2007 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

187,948 mi
Last recorded187,948 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 Subaru Outback87,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG07 TJU
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 187,948 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced up and around fuel tank area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 187,948 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Fuel tank insecure tank strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 169,314 miles

Nearside Rear levelling rod broken

slight weep on power steering rack union

under trays fitted on underside

Fail 10 Oct 2017 169,314 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking on steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear levelling rod broken

under trays fitted on underside

Pass 14 Oct 2016 153,076 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flex hose to wheels (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust chaffing on rear anti roll bar

Fail 12 Oct 2016 153,074 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device obviously defective both broken (1.7.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flex hose to wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front exhaust bracket loose

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flex hose to wheels (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust chaffing on rear anti roll bar

Pass 20 Jan 2016 145,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust fouling rear anti roll bar

front brake pads worn low

slight power steering fluid leak at steering rack

Fail 5 Jan 2016 144,930 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective seized and incomplete (1.7.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective incomplete (1.7.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above plastic trim at offside rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust fouling rear anti-roll bar

offside front brake disc corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2014 131,523 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Dec 2014 131,523 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2013 118,657 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2013 118,657 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 105,947 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 105,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2012 95,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 95,654 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 75,504 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 TJU is a 2007 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 TJU, 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 TJU is a 2007 Subaru Outback, first registered on 25 May 2007.

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