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OY04 NLX

2004 Subaru Outback

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,224 mi
Last recorded159,224 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY04 NLX
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 159,224 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 159,211 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2017 148,802 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 136,789 miles

Anti slip device on brakes pedal worn

Rear bushes in both side front suspension arms starting to deteriorate

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 17 Feb 2016 136,777 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Anti slip device on brakes pedal worn

Front brake pads appear to be low requires wheels off to confirm

Rear bushes in both side front suspension arms starting to deteriorate

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 19 Feb 2015 123,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 123,300 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 102,870 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 93,421 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 84,539 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 74,332 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 64,310 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 53,508 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 43,906 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 34,717 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 NLX is a 2004 Subaru Outback in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OY04 NLX, 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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What year was OY04 NLX registered?

OY04 NLX is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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