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OU16 MGX

2016 Subaru Outback

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,048 mi
Last recorded50,048 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Outback55,502 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU16 MGX
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 50,048 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 45,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 40,974 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 33,407 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 27,333 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 27,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 22,567 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 20,540 miles

stone damage to front screen...zone A less than 10 mm

Fail 10 Mar 2020 20,540 miles

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

stone damage to front screen...zone A less than 10 mm

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 16,949 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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OU16 MGX is a 2016 Subaru Outback in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OU16 MGX, 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 OU16 MGX registered?

OU16 MGX is a 2016 Subaru Outback, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is OU16 MGX safe to buy?

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