2018 Subaru Outback 2.5L Petrol · SJ18 XEW
2018 Subaru Outback (2.5L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 33,685 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU OUTBACK
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,685 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SJ18 XEW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 33,685 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SJ18 XEW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Subaru Outback (SJ18 XEW) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SJ18 XEW Mileage History
- 23/03/202317,139 mi
- 28/03/202423,451 mi+6,312 mi
- 26/03/202528,568 mi+5,117 mi
- 24/03/202633,636 mi+5,068 mi
- 30/03/202633,685 mi+49 mi
Average of roughly 5,478 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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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