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ST68 ESG

2018 Subaru Outback

Brown Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,065 mi
Last recorded52,065 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 Subaru Outback40,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST68 ESG
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2018
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 52,065 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2025 46,760 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 46,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 38,760 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 35,059 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin suspect low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin suspect low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 30,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Sep 2021 21,766 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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ST68 ESG is a 2018 Subaru Outback in Brown 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 ST68 ESG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST68 ESG registered?

ST68 ESG is a 2018 Subaru Outback, first registered on 28 September 2018.

Is ST68 ESG safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST68 ESG 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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