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HY04 HXS

2004 Subaru Outback

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

215,535 mi
Last recorded215,535 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY04 HXS
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 215,535 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 215,535 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 206,523 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 198,509 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 195,657 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 186,020 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 178,538 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on at time of test

Fail 30 Sep 2014 178,538 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on at time of test

Pass 20 Sep 2013 165,216 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 165,214 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 155,469 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 145,931 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 145,931 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 125,460 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 125,460 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Oct 2009 104,355 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 88,134 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 55,354 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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HY04 HXS is a 2004 Subaru Outback in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HY04 HXS, 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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HY04 HXS is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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