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SR04 ZKF

2004 Subaru Outback

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR04 ZKF
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2017

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Oil leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (inside) (3.5.1i)

boot does not close

clutch anti-slip provision missing

Pass 20 Sep 2016 150,097 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 May 2015 147,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 May 2015 147,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2014 138,708 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)

condition of exhaust flanges on catalytic converter and middle section of exhaust

Fail 18 Jun 2014 138,708 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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)

condition of exhaust flanges on catalytic converter and middle section of exhaust

Fail 7 Jun 2013 124,566 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 124,566 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 110,469 miles

both front, lower suspension arm rear bushes are starting to split

engine management light staying on

Fail 8 Jun 2012 110,465 miles

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

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

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

both front, lower suspension arm rear bushes are starting to split

engine management light staying on

Pass 6 Jun 2011 100,673 miles

both front bottom arm, rear bushes staring to split

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar droplink

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar droplink

slight play in offside front anti roll bar droplink

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar drop link

Pass 15 Jan 2010 82,477 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 73,664 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 73,664 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 70,438 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both nearside tyres worn on outer edges

pedal rubbers worn

Pass 11 May 2007 54,004 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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SR04 ZKF is a 2004 Subaru Outback in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SR04 ZKF, 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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SR04 ZKF is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 5 June 2004.

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