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ExpiredMileage
92,754 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Emissions unable to be completed failing on co content (8.2.2.2 (e))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt holed (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner arch and qaurter (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill area (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner arch an quarter area (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear exhaust bracket corroded and broken
Offside Rear osr spring corroded
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
both front strut towers heavily corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre pressure appears low
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both badly twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
both engine earth straps broken
engine cover and undertrays fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre pressure appears low
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both badly twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
both engine earth straps broken
engine cover and undertrays fitted
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front - Rear At Rear Hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front - Rear At Rear Hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
2 of 6 towbar mounting bolts missing but not insecure
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various underside components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
engine cover and undertrays fitted
underside heavilly coated
Headlamp levelling device inoperative both sides (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Fuel tank insecure fuel tank strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
2 of 6 towbar mounting bolts missing but not insecure
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various underside components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
engine cover and undertrays fitted
underside heavilly coated
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack drumstick ball joint has very slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of brake disc has corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front top shocker mounting portruding further through strut top mount but appears secure with no play
Offside Front tyre pressure appears low
engine cover fitted
side undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
engine cover undertrays and side sill covers fitted
front undertray loose but not insecure
Front Undertray not fully secure lower engine cover loose at n/s (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
hand brake only just made minimum percentage
Front Undertray not fully secure lower engine cover loose at n/s (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
hand brake only just made minimum percentage
O/S/F Tyre pressure low
Parking brake only just met requirements
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres worn more on inside edges
centre exhaust hanger insecure
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres worn more on inside edges
centre exhaust hanger insecure
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
undertray system fitted so limited underside inspection carried out
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
undertray system fitted so limited underside inspection carried out
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
n/s/f tyre below 3mm
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
o/s/r tyre below 3mm
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
o/s/r tyre below 3mm
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SN53 UPW is a 2004 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.
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 SN53 UPW, 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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SN53 UPW is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 10 February 2004.
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