2016 Subaru Outback 2.0L Diesel · 157 RBF
2016 Subaru Outback (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 73,922 miles. MOT expired on 07 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU OUTBACK
- Year / Origin
- 2016
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,922 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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157 RBF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2025
- 73,922 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
157 RBF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Subaru Outback (157 RBF) between February 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
157 RBF Mileage History
- 07/02/202250,951 mi
- 01/02/202358,832 mi+7,881 mi
- 22/02/202464,716 mi+5,884 mi
- 08/05/202573,922 mi+9,206 mi
Average of roughly 7,075 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Subaru Subaru Outback Mk5 (BS)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Lineartronic CVT Valve Body / Solenoid FailureSerious
The BS Outback can develop internal valve body solenoid faults, causing jerky progress, warning lights and expensive dealer recommendations for full transmission replacement.
- Front Control Arm Bushing WearModerate
Heavy BS Outbacks chew through the front lower arm bushes, which can make the steering feel loose and lead to repeated tyre wear problems.
- DPF and EGR BlockageModerate
Late diesel BS cars often respond badly to repeated short journeys, leading to blocked DPFs, EGR trouble and recurring limp-mode complaints.
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