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W4 ECS

2016 Subaru Outback

Gold Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,374 mi
Last recorded84,374 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Outback55,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW4 ECS
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2016
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 Feb 2026 84,374 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 79,229 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 70,210 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 59,315 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 50,960 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 43,390 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 39,250 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 26,585 miles

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

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

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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W4 ECS is a 2016 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W4 ECS, 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 W4 ECS registered?

W4 ECS is a 2016 Subaru Outback, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is W4 ECS safe to buy?

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