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HV53 YCJ

2004 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,605 mi
Last recorded143,605 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 YCJ
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2021 143,605 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 137,000 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 137,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 130,124 miles

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

surafce rust to rear subframe

Fail 12 Feb 2019 130,123 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 123,684 miles

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)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 118,652 miles

front reg plate deteriating

headlamps, beam patterns and lenses deteriating

Fail 8 Feb 2017 118,649 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 114,517 miles

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)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 110,237 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 105,874 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 99,769 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 93,466 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 84,339 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 72,879 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 61,850 miles

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.

Fail 3 Feb 2009 61,850 miles

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.

Pass 19 Feb 2008 50,170 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 37,699 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 37,699 miles

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.

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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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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