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M17 DAB

2017 Subaru Outback

White Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,366 mi
Last recorded48,366 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Subaru Outback47,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 DAB
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 48,366 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 48,365 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 41,918 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 38,383 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES VERY DEGRADED

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 32,397 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 27,239 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 27,239 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 21,022 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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M17 DAB is a 2017 Subaru Outback in White 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 M17 DAB, 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 M17 DAB registered?

M17 DAB is a 2017 Subaru Outback, first registered on 30 September 2017.

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