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GU54 ODR

2004 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

131,751 mi
Last recorded131,751 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 ODR
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 131,751 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear badly on outer edge

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear on edges

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake pads becoming worn

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

minor oil leaks

slight play felt in steering

various brake pipes becoming corroded

various rear suspension bushes becoming deteriorated

various suspension components and vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2022 122,024 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 121,615 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))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 116,001 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2021 116,001 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2019 108,226 miles

brake pipes above under trays

exhaust system corroded

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2018 106,739 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads have reached the audible warning device (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 106,607 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads have reached the audible warning device (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside 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))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 102,613 miles

Front anti-roll bar "D" mounting bushes worn near to the limits

Nearside rear lower suspension arm is damaged / bent to the limits

Offside and nearside front lower suspension arms rear mounting bushes are deteriorating

Rear sub-frame is corroded

Slight play in the nearside rear anti-roll bar link rod ball joint

Fail 15 Jun 2017 102,613 miles

Front anti-roll bar "D" mounting bushes worn near to the limits

Nearside rear lower suspension arm is damaged / bent to the limits

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside and nearside front lower suspension arms rear mounting bushes are deteriorating

Rear sub-frame is corroded

Slight play in the nearside rear anti-roll bar link rod ball joint

Pass 10 Jun 2016 97,449 miles

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on the inner tread / shoulder area

Fail 9 Jun 2016 97,449 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced bulb not located correctly (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner shoulder area (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on the inner tread / shoulder area

Pass 12 Jun 2015 89,866 miles

nearside rear lower suspension arm is damaged near to the limits.

screw in tread of offside rear tyre

Fail 8 Jun 2015 89,825 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear lower suspension arm is damaged near to the limits.

Screw in tread of offside rear tyre.

Pass 13 Jun 2014 85,562 miles

Both front lower suspension arms have play in the bushes

The o/s front exhaust heat shield is insecure

The rear anti roll bar bushes have play in them

The underside of the car is largely covered in mud!

Fail 9 Jun 2014 85,547 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Both front lower suspension arms have play in the bushes

The o/s front exhaust heat shield is insecure

The rear anti roll bar bushes have play in them

The underside of the car is largely covered in mud!

Pass 13 Jun 2013 70,195 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 58,120 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear brake back plate has slight corrosion

Fail 15 Jun 2012 58,120 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear brake back plate has slight corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2011 52,790 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 52,789 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs very corroded/worn.

Pass 9 Sep 2010 48,183 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 41,165 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted.

front suspension arms, rear bushes deteriorated.

Pass 8 Sep 2008 35,364 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Several minor chips in windscreen zone A.

Pass 10 Sep 2007 28,721 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGES - POSS NEAR TO CORDS.

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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GU54 ODR is a 2004 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 GU54 ODR, 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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GU54 ODR is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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