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HY18 UZF

2018 Subaru Outback

Brown Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,945 mi
Last recorded65,945 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Subaru Outback40,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY18 UZF
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2018
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 65,945 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both noplates are deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 65,940 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front brakes are less than 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Front wipers are poor not clearing screen correctly

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsr D bush on antiroll bar has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Osr noplate is not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both noplates are deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 55,981 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osf tyre is low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 46,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsf tyre low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osf tyre low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 38,526 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 29,837 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 29,837 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nsr tyre has cut in tread showing cords and low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edges (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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HY18 UZF is a 2018 Subaru Outback in Brown with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HY18 UZF, 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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What year was HY18 UZF registered?

HY18 UZF is a 2018 Subaru Outback, first registered on 23 July 2018.

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