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HW18 HFX

2018 Subaru Outback

Grey Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,415 mi
Last recorded32,415 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Subaru Outback40,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW18 HFX
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 32,415 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 26,442 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 22,741 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 22,741 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH REPLACED (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 19,184 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 15,264 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 12,260 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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HW18 HFX is a 2018 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 40,721 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 HW18 HFX, 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 8 years old, this Subaru Outback is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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How do I check the history of HW18 HFX?

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What year was HW18 HFX registered?

HW18 HFX is a 2018 Subaru Outback, first registered on 5 April 2018.

Is HW18 HFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW18 HFX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HW18 HFX have outstanding finance?

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