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SD15 EMX

2015 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

204,227 mi
Last recorded204,227 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Subaru Outback62,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD15 EMX
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2026 204,227 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Outer CV Boot clip missing but still attached

Pass 20 Jan 2025 186,186 miles

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Fail 15 Jan 2025 186,186 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Pass 15 Feb 2024 168,187 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on the edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 168,183 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on the edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 150,867 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 138,090 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 119,789 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 14 Mar 2020 102,658 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 81,685 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2018 62,760 miles

under carriage covered

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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SD15 EMX is a 2015 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SD15 EMX, 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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What year was SD15 EMX registered?

SD15 EMX is a 2015 Subaru Outback, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is SD15 EMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD15 EMX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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