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GU54 SUH

2004 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

141,300 mi
Last recorded141,300 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 SUH
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 141,300 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 98,279 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge close to limit and outer sidewall in poor condition

Fail 24 Jul 2014 98,279 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge close to limit and outer sidewall in poor condition

Pass 25 Jul 2013 86,376 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 75,487 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 69,779 miles

Nearside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front brake discs rusty

front wish bone bushs split

Fail 15 Aug 2011 69,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front brake discs rusty

front wish bone bushs split

Pass 24 Aug 2010 63,406 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

front number plate in poor condition (damaged)

slight power steering leak

Pass 26 Aug 2009 55,028 miles

Front and rear brake pads low

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front wishbone bushes worn

N/S mirror damaged

Fail 24 Aug 2009 55,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front and rear brake pads low

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front wishbone bushes worn

N/S mirror damaged

N/S/F tyre low on outer edge

Pass 27 Aug 2008 46,787 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

damage to n/s mirror outer casing

dampness to power steering pipes

lower arm bushes in poor condtion

n/s/r tyre wall damage

Fail 27 Aug 2008 46,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

damage to n/s mirror outer casing

dampness to power steering pipes

lower arm bushes in poor condtion

n/s/r tyre wall damage

Pass 3 Sep 2007 37,270 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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GU54 SUH is a 2004 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SUH, 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 SUH is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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