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EJ16 ZWK

2016 Subaru Outback

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,191 mi
Last recorded100,191 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Outback55,502 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ16 ZWK
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 100,191 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))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 88,642 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 78,185 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 48,892 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 48,892 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 42,807 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 42,807 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26" bridge (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 37,559 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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EJ16 ZWK is a 2016 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 EJ16 ZWK, 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 EJ16 ZWK registered?

EJ16 ZWK is a 2016 Subaru Outback, first registered on 29 June 2016.

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