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CX04 XBG

2004 Subaru Outback

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

117,686 mi
Last recorded117,686 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX04 XBG
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 117,686 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 116,493 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 113,513 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

horn sound weak and only just load enough

nearside front tyre badly worn near to limit on outer tread band

offside front tyre worn on inner tread band nearing limit in places

offside rear anti roll bar link rod ball joint has play in it to limit at time of test .

offside washer jet only just provides enough water onto windscreen and is slightly misaligned

Pass 7 Dec 2022 109,525 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Underside corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2022 102,951 miles

4x4 vehicle tapley brake test

exhaust is rusty

underside is rusty in places esp rear suspension

Pass 23 Mar 2021 100,421 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 99,955 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 98,147 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 96,284 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 92,749 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 92,685 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases y section (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 88,294 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at y section towards rear boxes (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 82,568 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 74,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs in poor condition-pitted ans corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2013 68,348 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 61,392 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 55,456 miles

front brake disc's have some surface corrosion

offside rear tyre is getting close to wear marks

rear brake pads look like they are wearing low

Fail 18 Mar 2011 55,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front brake disc's have some surface corrosion

offside rear tyre is getting close to wear marks

rear brake pads look like they are wearing low

Pass 16 Mar 2010 47,367 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 40,157 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 32,415 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 32,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 23,157 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Outback?

Based on 130,193 MOT tests across 11,131 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
7,615
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
11,131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,791
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 1,553
Registration plate lamp not working 1,444
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,295
position lamp(s) not working 962
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CX04 XBG is a 2004 Subaru Outback in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2004 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 92,302 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Outback fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,791 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CX04 XBG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Outback typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Subaru Outback is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CX04 XBG is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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