MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,605 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Corrosion to suspension arms
corrosion to flexy brake pipe ends
corrosion to steel brake pipes
plastic sill cover fitted preventing full examination of vehicle
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
surafce rust to rear subframe
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 59% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
surafce rust to rear subframe
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
front reg plate deteriating
headlamps, beam patterns and lenses deteriating
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front reg plate deteriating
headlamps, beam patterns and lenses deteriating
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Corrosion to rear shock bodies
Corrosion to rear subframe and components
N/s/f roll bar link boots deteriorated
O/s/r caliper brake hose ferules corroding
Plastic covers preventing full examination
Some deterioration to both rear exhaust joints
Underside dirty making examination difficult
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check outer sills
stone chips front screen
Engine warning light on dash.
Nearside 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)
Outer sills have plastic cover over them,can not checks sills.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Small stone chips front windscreen.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine warning light on dash.
Nearside 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)
Outer sills have plastic cover over them,can not checks sills.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Small stone chips front windscreen.
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Subaru Outback?
Based on 130,193 MOT tests across 11,131 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HV53 YCJ is a 2004 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 HV53 YCJ, 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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HV53 YCJ is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 19 February 2004.
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