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FC04 HWB

2004 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

164,763 mi
Last recorded164,763 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 HWB
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2025 164,763 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2024 157,481 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 145,848 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 139,585 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 126,615 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018
Fail 7 Nov 2018 116,844 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 108,597 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 103,201 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 100,608 miles

covers on sills

covers under bonnet

covers under car

item removed from view

Fail 6 Jan 2016 100,605 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

covers on sills

covers under bonnet

covers under car

item removed from view

Pass 5 Aug 2015 99,615 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 98,637 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers on sills

Pass 11 Sep 2014 97,155 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers on sills

Pass 3 Dec 2013 92,515 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers on sills

Pass 10 Apr 2013 88,837 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 89,440 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

parking brake travel high

Pass 22 Apr 2011 72,430 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 59,738 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 51,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 51,709 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 43,024 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 40,379 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 34,875 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FC04 HWB is a 2004 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FC04 HWB, 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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FC04 HWB is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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