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OY04 EMK

2004 Subaru Outback

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,283 mi
Last recorded162,283 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY04 EMK
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 162,283 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 162,283 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 159,066 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 159,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 150,755 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 136,346 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 136,346 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2017 137,679 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 130,996 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 124,398 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 118,319 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 112,443 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 105,529 miles

Advise Repair/Replacement

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 94,818 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 94,818 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 81,118 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 81,118 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 71,423 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 71,422 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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 26 Jun 2008 56,143 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 42,662 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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OY04 EMK is a 2004 Subaru Outback in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OY04 EMK, 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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OY04 EMK is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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