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SB15 ZWS

2015 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,114 mi
Last recorded109,114 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Subaru Outback62,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB15 ZWS
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 109,114 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2026 109,114 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 100,230 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 95,296 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 81,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2022 74,263 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges of tread area(s)

Pass 6 Aug 2021 59,927 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 59,927 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 41,947 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 41,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged on tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2019 26,111 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 217,835 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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SB15 ZWS is a 2015 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2015 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 62,766 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 SB15 ZWS, 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 11 years old, this Subaru Outback is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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SB15 ZWS is a 2015 Subaru Outback, first registered on 19 August 2015.

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