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RL04 HXM

2004 Subaru Outback

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

125,812 mi
Last recorded125,812 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL04 HXM
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 125,812 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 125,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 119,110 miles

exhaust system rusty

Fail 29 Mar 2018 119,101 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system rusty

Pass 1 Jun 2017 113,008 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 102,433 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 102,433 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 88,250 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 73,850 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 69,585 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust joints corroded.

Pass 10 Jul 2012 64,283 miles

tested in wet conditions,front and rear tyres wearing low,slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar link,slight blow from rear exhaust "Y" section.

Pass 14 Jul 2011 58,934 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 54,916 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 46,543 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 39,400 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 32,887 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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RL04 HXM 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 81.3%.

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 RL04 HXM, 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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RL04 HXM is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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