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BG57 FCV

2007 Subaru Outback

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,307 mi
Last recorded116,307 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Subaru Outback87,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 FCV
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 116,307 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

undertrays fitted obscuring components

vehicle wet underneath when tested

Pass 11 Oct 2019 110,668 miles

Coolant leak at engine

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 110,623 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre Exhaust at branch connecting to rear silencers (8.2.1.1 (b))

Coolant leak at engine

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 106,094 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes deteriorating

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp loose

Fail 4 Oct 2018 106,094 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Both front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes deteriorating

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp loose

Pass 21 Sep 2017 96,197 miles

front registration plate deteriorated

Fail 21 Sep 2017 96,197 miles

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

front registration plate deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2016 88,373 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 88,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 76,647 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 69,122 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres begining to split/perish on sidewalls

rear wiper blade split

Fail 19 Sep 2014 69,105 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both front fog/spot lamps not working

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres begining to split/perish on sidewalls

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Sep 2013 61,110 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 53,227 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 41,766 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 31,554 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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BG57 FCV is a 2007 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BG57 FCV, 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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What year was BG57 FCV registered?

BG57 FCV is a 2007 Subaru Outback, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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