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SM04 WKL

2004 Subaru Outback

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,013 mi
Last recorded128,013 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 WKL
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 128,013 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2016 121,121 miles

Offside Rear indicator lamp damaged +condensed+water trapped inside

both rear tyres wearing low

exhaust system badly corroded

front and rear suspension components badly rusted

oil leaks

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Fail 10 Sep 2016 120,769 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension /lower arm mounting area badly corroded+very large hole (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower chassis member badly corroded+large hole (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear indicator lamp damaged +condensed+water trapped inside

both rear tyres wearing low

exhaust system badly corroded

front and rear suspension components badly rusted

oil leaks

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 12 Sep 2015 111,220 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 111,220 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 100,942 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 98,902 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 91,988 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 84,346 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 77,708 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 70,585 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 69,872 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 59,821 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 40,798 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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SM04 WKL is a 2004 Subaru Outback in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SM04 WKL, 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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SM04 WKL is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 24 April 2004.

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