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Subaru Outback

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 3,000 cc

T16 DPAMOT history

T16 DPA is a black petrol Subaru Outback first used on 22 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 116,659 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
116,659 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,738 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T16 DPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Outback
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T16 DPA was last recorded at 116,659 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 80 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,579 miles · 26 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
80 miles
Average per year
3,738 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,659 miles
  • 2025 – 113,966 miles
  • 2024 – 109,115 miles
  • 2023 – 103,470 miles
  • 2021 – 94,865 miles
  • 2020 – 90,296 miles
  • 2019 – 89,681 miles
  • 2018 – 86,800 miles
  • 2017 – 84,304 miles
  • 2016 – 82,862 miles
  • 2015 – 77,950 miles
  • 2014 – 73,890 miles
  • 2013 – 71,066 miles
  • 2012 – 68,697 miles
  • 2011 – 64,859 miles
  • 2010 – 61,081 miles
  • 2009 – 57,110 miles
  • 2007 – 46,918 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,659 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,659 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    116,659 miles
    Test number
    719281708959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail116,579 miles (+2,613)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,579 miles
    Test number
    614569339185
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up ALSO EXCESSIVE PLAY (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened MAIN SUBFRAME MOUNTING POINTS TO CHASSIS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass113,966 miles (+46)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    113,966 miles
    Test number
    803192374814
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged O/S/R Tyre inner sidewall has slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail113,920 miles (+4,805)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,920 miles
    Test number
    701276742561
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Corrosion of Inner Sill effecting Rear Trailing Arm Mounting Area (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Fracture in middle section of Exhaust (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested Outer Lens Deteriorated effecting patterns both sides (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged O/S/R Tyre inner sidewall has slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass109,115 miles (+14)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    109,115 miles
    Test number
    686718061843
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Fail109,101 miles (+5,631)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,101 miles
    Test number
    537450735713
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play + slightly noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass103,470 miles (+9)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    103,470 miles
    Test number
    110328683147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement + corroded - trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement + corroded - trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Fail103,461 miles (+8,596)3 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,461 miles
    Test number
    414191922856
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement + corroded - trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement + corroded - trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Pass94,865 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    94,865 miles
    Test number
    889160674788
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Fail94,856 miles (+4,560)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,856 miles
    Test number
    683574323595
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  11. Pass90,296 miles (+615)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    90,296 miles
    Test number
    156303849184
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  12. Pass89,681 miles (+2,881)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    89,681 miles
    Test number
    695853551799
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  13. Pass86,800 miles (+2,496)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    86,800 miles
    Test number
    379978657218
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  14. Pass84,304 miles (+1,442)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    84,304 miles
    Test number
    163427085646
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass82,862 miles (+4,912)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    82,862 miles
    Test number
    327289009059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,950 miles (+4,060)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    77,950 miles
    Test number
    885542515256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass73,890 miles (+2,824)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    73,890 miles
    Test number
    798008634256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass71,066 miles (+2,369)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    71,066 miles
    Test number
    927550943279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass68,697 miles (+3,838)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    68,697 miles
    Test number
    329652972292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass64,859 miles (+3,778)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    64,859 miles
    Test number
    649522661298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,081 miles (+3,971)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    61,081 miles
    Test number
    220069640289
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  22. Pass57,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    57,110 miles
    Test number
    783843179295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail57,110 miles (+10,192)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,110 miles
    Test number
    532508369269
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  24. Pass46,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    46,918 miles
    Test number
    903044547349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T16 DPA

Does T16 DPA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T16 DPA is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T16 DPA?
The MOT on T16 DPA is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T16 DPA done?
T16 DPA was recorded at 116,659 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 3,738 miles a year.
Has T16 DPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T16 DPA has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T16 DPA 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 T16 DPA find?
T16 DPA passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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