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ND54 PCF

2004 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

235,164 mi
Last recorded235,164 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND54 PCF
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2019 235,164 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 218,793 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine light on

Fail 7 Feb 2018 218,793 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine light on

Pass 17 Nov 2016 197,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

engine light displayed

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 17 Nov 2016 197,553 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

engine light displayed

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Oct 2015 174,213 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 153,765 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 153,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Engine management lamp illuminated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 134,172 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 117,526 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 110,183 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 94,684 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 94,684 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Oct 2009 78,117 miles

Advise o/s/r drop link has slight play in ball joint

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 78,117 miles

Advise o/s/r drop link has slight play in ball joint

Pass 10 Oct 2008 62,556 miles

Advise n/s/r anti roll bar drop link has slight play on ball joint.

Advise n/s/r tyre tread low.

Pass 2 Nov 2007 46,715 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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ND54 PCF 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 64.7%.

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 ND54 PCF, 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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ND54 PCF is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 4 November 2004.

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