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RE04 FLP

2004 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

252,996 mi
Last recorded252,996 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE04 FLP
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 252,996 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front steering rack inner joints have play in them ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsf lower ball joint has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both rear anti roll bar drop links have slight play in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear wheel arches inner is corroded/rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 252,990 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front headlamp lens require cleaning (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nsr tyre is low on edges and has a cut in tread showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Osr tyre is low on inner edge and has a cut in tread showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front steering rack inner joints have play in them ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsf lower ball joint has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear wheel arches inner is corroded/rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 242,768 miles

both rear link rods wearing

Pass 29 May 2018 236,113 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 228,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 228,464 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 220,787 miles

nearside front link rod has some wear

some wear to front tyres

Pass 1 Jun 2015 208,997 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 208,227 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

advise front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 12 May 2014 196,861 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2014 196,859 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 175,537 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 175,537 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 154,185 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 154,185 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2011 136,372 miles

some wear to front brake pads.

Pass 23 Apr 2010 117,630 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 95,123 miles

some wear to rear brake pads

Pass 18 Apr 2008 76,033 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 76,033 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 56,801 miles

front no plate cracked †front brake pads wearing low (replace soon) †front tyres wearing slightly on edges †offside front and nearside front lower arm rear bushes detriorating

Pass 24 Apr 2006 36,984 miles

offside front and nearside front lower arm inner bushes detriorating †some wear to front tyres on inner edges †slight wear to rear tyres

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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RE04 FLP is a 2004 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RE04 FLP, 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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RE04 FLP is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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