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SV54 UBD

2004 Subaru Outback

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

134,458 mi
Last recorded134,458 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 UBD
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 134,458 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

under floor surface rust

Pass 13 Jul 2015 106,258 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 106,258 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 98,630 miles

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

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

slight bind from offside front wheel

Fail 4 Jun 2014 98,347 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight bind from offside front wheel

Pass 17 May 2013 91,256 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre badly worn on outer edge

Fail 17 May 2013 91,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre badly worn on outer edge

Fail 11 Jun 2012 85,132 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front lower arm bushes badly perrished torn from sleeve(advise replacement)

front brake discs & pads 95% worn (advise replacement)

front brake pipes corroded unable to fully asses due to coating

n/s/r tyre wearing outside edge

Pass 11 Jun 2012 85,132 miles

both front lower arm bushes badly perrished torn from sleeve(advise replacement)

front brake discs & pads 95% worn (advise replacement)

front brake pipes corroded unable to fully asses due to coating

n/s/r tyre wearing outside edge

Pass 9 Jun 2011 77,798 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 77,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 70,508 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 61,844 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 50,112 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
Full Subaru Outback reliability report

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SV54 UBD 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 64.3%.

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 SV54 UBD, 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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SV54 UBD is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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