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EX04 VKV

2004 Subaru Outback

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,897 mi
Last recorded104,897 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 VKV
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 104,897 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 101,983 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones rear bushes [n/s and o/s] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp output reduced

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside washer jet weak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 97,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner C V gaiter seeping grease pass clip

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 93,058 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 89,903 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 89,903 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2020 89,880 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front headlight insecure but no excessive movement

n/s and o/s lower arm rear bushes perishing

Pass 13 Aug 2019 85,484 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 85,484 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 80,061 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 76,098 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 70,909 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 70,888 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Bumper insecure ()

Pass 3 Jul 2015 64,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2015 64,303 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 57,649 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 52,759 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 47,789 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 47,789 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 42,502 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 37,358 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 32,234 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 25,787 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 18,607 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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EX04 VKV is a 2004 Subaru Outback in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EX04 VKV, 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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EX04 VKV is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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