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SP04 XJA

2004 Subaru Outback

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

158,354 mi
Last recorded158,354 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 XJA
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 158,354 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 158,342 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn link rod. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure both back boxes. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 153,263 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (Both Front) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (Wishbone arms visually corroded, (Both) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Both Wishbone rear bush deteriorated, esp n/s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (Floorpan, esp at rear) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (Inner sills) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (Both, esp o/s/r inner) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (Both) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (Both) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (Rear suspension appears visually very corroded (ALL Components) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 151,929 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 149,229 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 141,116 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 134,015 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 127,277 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 117,716 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 106,356 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 96,166 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 87,638 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 76,287 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 66,106 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 54,734 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 54,534 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 41,434 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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SP04 XJA is a 2004 Subaru Outback in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SP04 XJA, 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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SP04 XJA is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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