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BJ14 FZV

2014 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,578 mi
Last recorded143,578 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Subaru Outback73,173 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ14 FZV
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2026 143,578 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 126,098 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS & OS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 126,098 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS & OS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 116,177 miles

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

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

rears exhaust joint heavily corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2024 116,177 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear part exhaust joint heavily corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2024 116,176 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear part exhaust joint heavily corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2023 104,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust rear joint heavily corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2022 93,453 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 93,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 80,990 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Jun 2021 80,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/60/17 99h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/60/17 99h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jul 2020 73,278 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged part cover missing

under trays fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 4 Jul 2019 63,833 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged part cover missing

under trays fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 14 Jul 2018 53,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder low (5.2.3 (e))

full under trays fitted unable to inspect certain items

Pass 1 Jun 2017 42,786 miles

Cut in offside rear tyre but not to cords.

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

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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BJ14 FZV is a 2014 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BJ14 FZV, 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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BJ14 FZV is a 2014 Subaru Outback, first registered on 29 May 2014.

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