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Subaru Outback

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,998 cc

S14 BESMOT history

S14 BES is a black diesel Subaru Outback first used on 26 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 160,468 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
160,468 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,982 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S14 BES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Outback
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
26 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S14 BES was last recorded at 160,468 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 8,578 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,890 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
8,578 miles
Average per year
9,982 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 160,468 miles
  • 2024 – 151,890 miles
  • 2023 – 141,401 miles
  • 2022 – 129,857 miles
  • 2021 – 116,686 miles
  • 2020 – 104,627 miles
  • 2019 – 96,903 miles
  • 2018 – 87,131 miles
  • 2017 – 73,603 miles
  • 2016 – 61,479 miles
  • 2015 – 51,497 miles
  • 2014 – 44,268 miles
  • 2013 – 34,315 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,468 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT advisories 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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides slightly deteriorated.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 15 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,468 miles (+8,578)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    160,468 miles
    Test number
    229977748281
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass151,890 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    151,890 miles
    Test number
    367991252727
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail151,878 miles (+10,477)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,878 miles
    Test number
    803241412906
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass141,401 miles (+11,544)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    141,401 miles
    Test number
    984658927682
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass129,857 miles (+42)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    129,857 miles
    Test number
    369872311284
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides slightly deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides wearing to inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp not working.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail129,815 miles (+13,129)1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,815 miles
    Test number
    878363654361
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides slightly deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides wearing to inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp not working.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass116,686 miles (+12,059)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    116,686 miles
    Test number
    838667650917
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear REFLECTOR SLIGHT DAMAGE
    • AdvisoryOffside Front BOTTOM BALLJOINT DUST COVER SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

  8. Pass104,627 miles (+12)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    104,627 miles
    Test number
    463065296391
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail104,615 miles (+7,712)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,615 miles
    Test number
    564960571698
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass96,903 miles (+9,772)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    96,903 miles
    Test number
    386596060522
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass87,131 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    87,131 miles
    Test number
    254187796683
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail87,131 miles (+13,528)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,131 miles
    Test number
    609160465959
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass73,603 miles (+12,124)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    73,603 miles
    Test number
    314055349790
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass61,479 miles (+3,247)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    61,479 miles
    Test number
    959048393277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,232 miles (+6,735)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    58,232 miles
    Test number
    512654677092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,497 miles (+7,229)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    51,497 miles
    Test number
    106655075483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,268 miles (+9,953)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    44,268 miles
    Test number
    317966674005
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass34,315 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    34,315 miles
    Test number
    119834973403
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about S14 BES

Does S14 BES currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S14 BES is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S14 BES?
The MOT on S14 BES is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S14 BES done?
S14 BES was recorded at 160,468 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 9,982 miles a year.
Has S14 BES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S14 BES has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on S14 BES 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 S14 BES find?
S14 BES passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 7 advisories: front play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides; front sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing to inner edge, and 4 more.

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