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FN04 WSV

2004 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

182,213 mi
Last recorded182,213 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 WSV
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 182,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 178,495 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

slight play of internal steering rack end

Fail 29 Feb 2016 178,484 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded radius arm (2.4.A.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

slight play of internal steering rack end

Pass 5 Feb 2015 174,046 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 164,050 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

play in offside steering rack inner joint

Fail 15 Jan 2014 164,050 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 15 Jan 2013 150,982 miles

corrosion on exhaust system

Fail 14 Jan 2013 150,982 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear brake discs corroded

corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 7 Feb 2012 136,652 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on both rear brake discs

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Mar 2011 120,491 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)

both front brake discs slightly pitted

exhaust centre pipe corroded and leaking slightly

slight fluctuation of front brakes

Pass 1 Mar 2010 102,837 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

catalyst rear flange corroded thin

nearside front brake binding slightley

offside front brake binding slightley

Pass 26 Feb 2009 84,707 miles

catalyst rear flange corroded thin

offside rear tyre edges wearing

Pass 4 Mar 2008 70,885 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 58,026 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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FN04 WSV is a 2004 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FN04 WSV, 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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FN04 WSV is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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