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BU63 VBY

2013 Subaru Outback

Bronze Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

136,833 mi
Last recorded136,833 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Subaru Outback72,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU63 VBY
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 136,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsf tyre is low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Osf steering rack inner joint has slight play ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osf tyre is low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Osf Cvj boot clip has slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear D bushes on anti roll bar have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box on joint has minor blow (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Wheel bearing noise on Road test (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 135,951 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both front side lights not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working Rear fog light not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsf tyre is low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Osf steering rack inner joint has slight play ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osf tyre is low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Osf Cvj boot clip has slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear D bushes on anti roll bar have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box on joint has minor blow (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Wheel bearing noise on Road test (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 123,466 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edge

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 119,538 miles

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

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

both headlights cloudy

Pass 22 May 2023 104,435 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 96,403 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 88,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 84,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 84,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 77,815 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 30 Aug 2018 67,480 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 57,484 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 45,270 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 VBY is a 2013 Subaru Outback in Bronze with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VBY, 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 VBY registered?

BU63 VBY is a 2013 Subaru Outback, first registered on 20 September 2013.

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