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HF04 JTU

2004 Subaru Outback

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

160,437 mi
Last recorded160,437 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 JTU
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 160,437 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 158,409 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 155,457 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 153,198 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 153,193 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 148,354 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust joints corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2017 142,454 miles

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

small cuts o/s/f tyre

Fail 2 Nov 2017 142,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

small cuts o/s/f tyre

Pass 22 Nov 2016 136,467 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 136,467 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 129,691 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 122,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 113,972 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 104,221 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 104,221 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 93,881 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 93,881 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 81,078 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 81,078 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 73,033 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 62,196 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 40,516 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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HF04 JTU is a 2004 Subaru Outback in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HF04 JTU, 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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HF04 JTU is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 2 June 2004.

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