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BU63 VDC

2013 Subaru Outback

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,972 mi
Last recorded131,972 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2013 Subaru Outback72,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU63 VDC
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 131,972 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Audible wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Audible wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 131,972 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Audible wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Audible wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 118,646 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs inner surface slightly rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror casing surround damaged

Offside Rear fog light damaged

Fail 1 Feb 2023 118,644 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre has lump over tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog light damaged

engine oil level over filled

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs inner surface slightly rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror casing surround damaged

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 107,882 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 107,882 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 91,789 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 91,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 81,272 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 66,658 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 55,640 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 35,488 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 VDC is a 2013 Subaru Outback in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VDC, 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 VDC registered?

BU63 VDC is a 2013 Subaru Outback, first registered on 25 September 2013.

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