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SP54 TKC

2004 Subaru Outback

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

160,873 mi
Last recorded160,873 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 TKC
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 160,873 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 154,994 miles

both sides rear chassis are corroded

both front brake discs are corroded

both sides front floors are corroded

both sides front lower suspension arm bushes are deteriorated

both sides front suspension struts are corroded

both sides rear brake flexible hose ferrules & metal brake pipes are corroded

both sides rear inner wheel arches are corroded (behind covers)

both sides rear top spring mount cups are corroded

front exhaust joint slight leak

front sub frame is corroded

nearside side repeater only one (outer) light source illuminating

offside front lower ball joint dust cover is deteriorated

rear sub frame is corroded

under trays, sill covers & inner wheel arch covers are fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2017 154,994 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower inner sill (2.4.A.3)

both front brake discs are corroded

both sides front floors are corroded

both sides front lower suspension arm bushes are deteriorated

both sides front suspension struts are corroded

both sides rear brake flexible hose ferrules & metal brake pipes are corroded

both sides rear chassis are corroded

both sides rear inner wheel arches are corroded (behind covers)

both sides rear top spring mount cups are corroded

front exhaust joint slight leak

front sub frame is corroded

nearside side repeater only one (outer) light source illuminating

offside front lower ball joint dust cover is deteriorated

rear sub frame is corroded

under trays, sill covers & inner wheel arch covers are fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2016 147,066 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 140,110 miles

offside and nearside front lower suspension arms rear bushes starting to separate from bonding

Pass 14 Nov 2014 131,427 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 120,803 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 120,713 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 110,738 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 98,473 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

both sills coverd

exhaust heatsheld ratling

Pass 10 Nov 2010 82,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 68,490 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 55,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all tyres slightly deteriorated in condition

all tyres tread running low

Pass 31 Oct 2007 40,835 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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SP54 TKC is a 2004 Subaru Outback in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SP54 TKC, 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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SP54 TKC is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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