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EJ16 ZXA

2016 Subaru Outback

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,984 mi
Last recorded100,984 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Outback55,502 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ16 ZXA
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 100,984 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 98,722 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 92,450 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 92,450 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 75,542 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2021 58,965 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt osr nsr ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osr nsr nsf osf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 38,272 miles

Front brake pads appear to wearing low this is a visual check only

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also showing some heavy deterioration on its tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fog lamp lens broken/damaged

Fail 3 Sep 2019 38,233 miles

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

Front brake pads appear to wearing low this is a visual check only

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also showing some heavy deterioration on its tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fog lamp lens broken/damaged

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 ZXA is a 2016 Subaru Outback in White 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 ZXA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ16 ZXA registered?

EJ16 ZXA is a 2016 Subaru Outback, first registered on 30 August 2016.

Is EJ16 ZXA safe to buy?

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