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LT04 RDV

2004 Subaru Outback

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

99,600 mi
Last recorded99,600 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT04 RDV
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 99,600 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured and lens damaged (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 99,600 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured and lens damaged (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 94,344 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 94,344 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended all taped up (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 88,769 miles

Central Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 88,769 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 83,682 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 83,682 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 77,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 70,194 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 70,194 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear hub bearing slight noise

Pass 6 Mar 2017 65,752 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm left (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 61,248 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 61,248 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 56,830 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 52,491 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 52,448 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 46,940 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 78,183 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 38,296 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 33,348 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 28,431 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 22,730 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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LT04 RDV is a 2004 Subaru Outback in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LT04 RDV, 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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LT04 RDV is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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