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OU18 SYF

2018 Subaru Outback

Grey Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,655 mi
Last recorded116,655 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Subaru Outback40,721 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU18 SYF
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 116,655 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 116,655 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 101,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cut (not to cords) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + nail (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 85,290 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 67,942 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 53,106 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 40,960 miles

Engine oil overfilled

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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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OU18 SYF 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 OU18 SYF, 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 OU18 SYF registered?

OU18 SYF is a 2018 Subaru Outback, first registered on 19 May 2018.

Is OU18 SYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU18 SYF 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.

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