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HV04 BFN

2004 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,682 mi
Last recorded143,682 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 BFN
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 143,682 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 143,682 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 143,668 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system corroding

Pass 24 Nov 2014 138,403 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

centre exhaust has weld repairs

exhaust heat shields rattle

n/s/f bumper slight damage

rear exhaust joining flanges corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2014 138,403 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

exhaust heat shields rattle

front and centre exhaust has weld repairs

n/s/f bumper slight damage

rear exhaust joining flanges corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2014 138,403 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

exhaust heat shields rattle

n/s/f bumper slight damage

rear exhaust joining flanges corroded

rear wiper blade detiorated

Pass 22 Nov 2013 128,165 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

centre exhaust flanges corroded

rear exhaust flanges corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2013 128,161 miles

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

centre exhaust flanges corroded

engine management light on

rear exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2012 113,577 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front number plate cracked but you can still read it ok

Pass 30 Aug 2011 95,596 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 95,596 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 80,546 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Sep 2009 63,336 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 39,782 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 39,685 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 32,024 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 31,698 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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HV04 BFN is a 2004 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 HV04 BFN, 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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HV04 BFN is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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