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SL04 HNE

2004 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,197 mi
Last recorded141,197 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL04 HNE
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2022 141,197 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower front panel has surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

SURFACE CORROSION UNDER VEHICLE

under cover fitted, cannot see under vehicle

Fail 10 Nov 2021 141,093 miles

Central Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear pannel and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached locknut slack (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic covers deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic covers deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 131,147 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 131,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 117,937 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 107,377 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 107,375 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 97,548 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 97,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 87,828 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 77,254 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Jan 2014 71,231 miles

front exhaust flange at catalyst badly corroded

rear brake disc back plates are badly corroded

rear brake pads are wearing thin

Fail 13 Jan 2014 71,155 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust flange at catalyst badly corroded

rear brake disc back plates are badly corroded

rear brake pads are wearing thin

rear exhaust flanges are badly corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2013 65,483 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 56,615 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 48,586 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 40,219 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 31,204 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 24,615 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 23,615 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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SL04 HNE is a 2004 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SL04 HNE, 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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SL04 HNE is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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