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BU63 VAH

2013 Subaru Outback

White Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,498 mi
Last recorded129,498 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Subaru Outback72,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU63 VAH
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 129,498 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 129,432 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps offside and nearside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 113,462 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Feb 2025 113,462 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 100,678 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Feb 2023 86,921 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Feb 2022 76,101 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both have slight play and on road test can hear slight knocking noise ()

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

both headlamps have slightly discolored lenses but beam pattern is ok

front exhaust heatshield slightly loose and rattling on emissions test

Fail 15 Feb 2022 76,101 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both have slight play and on road test can hear slight knocking noise ()

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

both headlamps have slightly discolored lenses but beam pattern is ok

front exhaust heatshield slightly loose and rattling on emissions test

Pass 25 Jan 2021 65,950 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 58,876 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 47,801 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 36,792 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 24,104 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 19,140 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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BU63 VAH is a 2013 Subaru Outback in White with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2013 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 72,110 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 BU63 VAH, 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 13 years old, this Subaru Outback is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BU63 VAH registered?

BU63 VAH is a 2013 Subaru Outback, first registered on 17 September 2013.

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