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RO04 NGX

2004 Subaru Outback

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

100,083 mi
Last recorded100,083 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO04 NGX
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 100,083 miles

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

Rear exhaust joint corroded and centre too

Fail 20 Oct 2017 100,083 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated and rear (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear exhaust joint corroded and centre too

Pass 25 Oct 2016 97,152 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front outer side wall slightly damage within the limit.

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 97,152 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working both rear (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front outer side wall slightly damage within the limit.

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 92,630 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 92,630 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 92,508 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine Management light is on

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 88,804 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 88,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 86,483 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 86,477 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 80,821 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 76,024 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 21 Oct 2010 68,863 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 68,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2009 54,581 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 45,617 miles

offside front tyre worn at outside edge

Pass 14 Jun 2007 34,463 miles

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

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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RO04 NGX is a 2004 Subaru Outback in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RO04 NGX, 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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RO04 NGX is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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