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FE04 STZ

2004 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

168,328 mi
Last recorded168,328 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE04 STZ
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 168,328 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 14 Mar 2019 168,328 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 19 Feb 2018 155,393 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 155,391 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 142,126 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 142,124 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 123,203 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Mar 2015 115,845 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 115,728 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 107,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 107,818 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 102,245 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust section corroded

Small cut in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 May 2012 92,861 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 92,861 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2011 84,384 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 84,384 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 May 2010 76,513 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 76,513 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2009 68,119 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 59,573 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 49,313 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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FE04 STZ is a 2004 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FE04 STZ, 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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FE04 STZ is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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