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RF04 VSX

2004 Subaru Outback

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

154,363 mi
Last recorded154,363 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF04 VSX
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 154,363 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 154,363 miles

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

Stop lamp not working nearside (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 148,392 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 148,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 141,896 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 10 Jun 2014 132,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 132,405 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 122,742 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 113,663 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 113,639 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 104,522 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 26 May 2010 90,813 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 77,293 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 77,293 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 68,871 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 58,158 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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RF04 VSX is a 2004 Subaru Outback in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 RF04 VSX, 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 RF04 VSX registered?

RF04 VSX is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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