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C4 SDY

2017 Subaru Outback

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,701 mi
Last recorded41,701 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Subaru Outback47,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 SDY
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 41,701 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 41,701 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 39,524 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 35,085 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2023 35,077 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 22,450 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Fronts. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Fronts. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on edges,also cracking/perishing,recommend replace. (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 25 Sep 2021 15,073 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 11,632 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

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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C4 SDY is a 2017 Subaru Outback in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2017 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 47,323 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 C4 SDY, 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 9 years old, this Subaru Outback is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C4 SDY registered?

C4 SDY is a 2017 Subaru Outback, first registered on 27 September 2017.

Is C4 SDY safe to buy?

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