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J20 JTJ

2012 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,114 mi
Last recorded102,114 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Subaru Outback79,431 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 JTJ
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2024 102,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 97,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 93,330 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 88,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 88,741 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 Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

particulate filter light flashing

Pass 11 Dec 2020 82,536 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 78,348 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 76,633 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 76,594 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 69,593 miles

steering rack has some play in bushes

windscreen has chip in zone b not exceeding40mm

Fail 13 Jun 2018 69,339 miles

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

steering rack has some play in bushes

windscreen has chip in zone b not exceeding40mm

Pass 13 Jun 2017 61,521 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 May 2016 50,568 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ball end (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 39,564 miles

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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J20 JTJ is a 2012 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 79,431 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 J20 JTJ, 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 14 years old, this Subaru Outback is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J20 JTJ registered?

J20 JTJ is a 2012 Subaru Outback, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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