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BF16 SYW

2016 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,965 mi
Last recorded84,965 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Outback55,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF16 SYW
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 Jun 2026 84,965 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 77,074 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 Jun 2024 69,250 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 60,621 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 53,377 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 44,510 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 40,097 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 18 Jun 2019 33,811 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

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))

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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BF16 SYW is a 2016 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 55,502 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 BF16 SYW, 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 10 years old, this Subaru Outback is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BF16 SYW registered?

BF16 SYW is a 2016 Subaru Outback, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is BF16 SYW safe to buy?

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