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Subaru Outback

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 3,000 cc

7 ABWMOT history

7 ABW is a blue petrol Subaru Outback first used on 25 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 55,922 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
55,922 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,251 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
7 ABW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Subaru
Model
Outback
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

7 ABW was last recorded at 55,922 miles on 27 Oct 2026, 246 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,676 miles · 20 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
246 miles
Average per year
2,251 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,922 miles
  • 2025 – 55,676 miles
  • 2024 – 54,481 miles
  • 2023 – 52,771 miles
  • 2022 – 50,982 miles
  • 2021 – 49,856 miles
  • 2020 – 48,464 miles
  • 2019 – 46,590 miles
  • 2018 – 44,106 miles
  • 2017 – 42,416 miles
  • 2016 – 40,638 miles
  • 2015 – 38,268 miles
  • 2014 – 35,945 miles
  • 2013 – 33,410 miles
  • 2012 – 30,409 miles
  • 2011 – 27,191 miles
  • 2010 – 24,930 miles
  • 2009 – 20,774 miles
  • 2008 – 15,409 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail55,922 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes coated in grease

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail55,922 miles (+246)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,922 miles
    Test number
    575405118750
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass55,676 miles (+1,195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    55,676 miles
    Test number
    331255042728
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass54,481 miles (+1,710)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    54,481 miles
    Test number
    895847923795
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass52,771 miles (+1,789)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    52,771 miles
    Test number
    250004609671
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre section to both rear silencers flange plates badly corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section to rear silencers (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass50,982 miles (+1,126)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    50,982 miles
    Test number
    232613872116
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass49,856 miles (+1,392)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    49,856 miles
    Test number
    743943971140
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass48,464 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    48,464 miles
    Test number
    208614649040
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow in Y section of rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail48,464 miles (+1,874)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,464 miles
    Test number
    883933326102
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow in Y section of rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass46,590 miles (+2,484)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    46,590 miles
    Test number
    709965155898
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass44,106 miles (+1,690)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    44,106 miles
    Test number
    712895755335
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between hoses (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass42,416 miles (+1,778)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    42,416 miles
    Test number
    777289829999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,638 miles (+2,370)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    40,638 miles
    Test number
    975980746298
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Pass38,268 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    38,268 miles
    Test number
    221910956102
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail38,268 miles (+2,323)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,268 miles
    Test number
    261324939245
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass35,945 miles (+2,535)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    35,945 miles
    Test number
    408744114474
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on the inside edge

  16. Pass33,410 miles (+3,001)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    33,410 miles
    Test number
    759965413391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,409 miles (+3,218)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    30,409 miles
    Test number
    749837422370
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass27,191 miles (+2,261)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    27,191 miles
    Test number
    296359211398
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass24,930 miles (+4,156)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    24,930 miles
    Test number
    240212720330
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass20,774 miles (+5,365)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    20,774 miles
    Test number
    274832529323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    15,409 miles
    Test number
    821492608301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 7 ABW

What vehicle is registration 7 ABW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 7 ABW on a blue petrol Subaru Outback first used on 25 Nov 2005. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 7 ABW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 7 ABW is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 7 ABW?
The MOT on 7 ABW is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 7 ABW done?
7 ABW was recorded at 55,922 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 2,251 miles a year.
Has 7 ABW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 7 ABW has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on 7 ABW ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 7 ABW find?
7 ABW failed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with 2 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill; nearside front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill, and 2 more.

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