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RO04 TKA

2004 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,775 mi
Last recorded123,775 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO04 TKA
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 123,775 miles

FRONT PADS LOW

GEARBOX OIL LEAK

Nearside Front 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 EDGE WORN UNEVEN

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 123,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

FRONT PADS LOW

GEARBOX OIL LEAK

Nearside Front 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 EDGE WORN UNEVEN

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 116,504 miles

chip in windscreen.

n/s/f tyre edge worn.

surface rust on rear brake pipes.

Fail 10 Feb 2015 116,504 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chip in windscreen.

n/s/f tyre edge worn.

surface rust on rear brake pipes.

Pass 20 Feb 2014 110,100 miles

chip in windscreen.

Fail 12 Feb 2014 110,070 miles

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

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

chip in windscreen.

Pass 18 Feb 2013 99,965 miles

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

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

chip in windscreen.

Pass 6 Mar 2012 91,179 miles

chip in windscreen.

front tyre edges worn.

slight play in lower arm rear bushes.

Fail 6 Mar 2012 91,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

chip in windscreen.

front tyre edges worn.

slight play in lower arm rear bushes.

Pass 3 Mar 2011 84,791 miles

chip in winscreen.

Fail 3 Mar 2011 84,791 miles

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

chip in winscreen.

Pass 11 Feb 2010 74,875 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 65,276 miles

chip in windscreen.

rear tyre edges worn.

Fail 10 Feb 2009 65,276 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chip in windscreen.

rear tyre edges worn.

Pass 13 Feb 2008 53,982 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 41,796 miles

brake pads low.

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 TKA is a 2004 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TKA, 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 TKA is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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