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GP53 UBL

2004 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

142,280 mi
Last recorded142,280 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 UBL
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 142,280 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 137,885 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 137,109 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 135,345 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 135,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 131,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 125,462 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 121,423 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Jan 2017 121,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jan 2016 117,093 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 117,093 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 112,755 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 112,755 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 105,670 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 105,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 100,403 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 19 Jan 2012 95,677 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 90,083 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Jan 2010 83,983 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 75,177 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 63,178 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 51,007 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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GP53 UBL is a 2004 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GP53 UBL, 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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What year was GP53 UBL registered?

GP53 UBL is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 29 January 2004.

Is GP53 UBL safe to buy?

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