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PX04 VFN

2004 Subaru Outback

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,152 mi
Last recorded118,152 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX04 VFN
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 118,152 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 118,121 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 117,659 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 116,989 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 115,564 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 113,450 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 111,803 miles

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

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

front exhaust heat shield loose but not likely to come off

Pass 2 Aug 2018 109,728 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 109,728 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 105,928 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 105,922 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing inside + out

Pass 11 Aug 2016 101,298 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 100,771 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 95,573 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 95,573 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 86,983 miles

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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 80,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 80,681 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 74,603 miles

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

O/S/F brake binding slightly

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

Fail 30 May 2011 67,023 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2011 67,023 miles
Pass 31 May 2010 56,706 miles
Fail 31 May 2010 56,706 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 45,417 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 34,329 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 23,344 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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PX04 VFN is a 2004 Subaru Outback in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PX04 VFN, 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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PX04 VFN is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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