2009 Subaru Outback 2.5L Petrol · MX09 XDG
2009 Subaru Outback (2.5L, petrol). First registered 28 May 2009. Recorded mileage 124,841 miles. MOT valid until 02 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU OUTBACK
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,841 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MX09 XDG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2026
- 124,841 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MX09 XDG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Subaru Outback (MX09 XDG) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end... (2.1.3 (d))”.
MX09 XDG Mileage History
- 17/07/202498,318 mi
- 16/07/2025108,717 mi+10,399 mi
- 25/07/2025109,043 mi+326 mi
- 03/08/2026124,692 mi+15,649 mi
- 04/08/2026124,841 mi+149 mi
Average of roughly 12,951 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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