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OU53 GAO

2004 Subaru Outback

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,999 mi
Last recorded155,999 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 GAO
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 155,999 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 151,081 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 151,021 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 150,000 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 148,665 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 148,665 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 147,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 147,851 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 146,504 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyres have wear on inner and outer edges

Pass 23 Jan 2013 140,802 miles

all tyres have wear on inner and outer edges

Pass 11 Jan 2012 127,751 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 116,041 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 116,039 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 104,829 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 79,018 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 69,883 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 54,543 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 54,404 miles

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

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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OU53 GAO is a 2004 Subaru Outback in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OU53 GAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU53 GAO registered?

OU53 GAO is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 21 February 2004.

Is OU53 GAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU53 GAO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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