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VA04 PWL

2004 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

155,676 mi
Last recorded155,676 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 PWL
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 155,676 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 149,934 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on ? noise on rear brakes when h/brake applied?? rear wiper blade u/s.

Fail 4 Jun 2014 149,839 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on ? noise on rear brakes when h/brake applied?? rear wiper blade u/s.

Pass 24 Jun 2013 141,076 miles

Front Anti-roll bar 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)

off side rear tyer surface cracking in tread pattern

Pass 7 Aug 2012 139,644 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 134,734 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 119,117 miles

nearside front and nearside rear tyres wearing on outer edge of tread

Pass 14 Jul 2009 93,290 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 93,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2008 74,904 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 74,904 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2008 74,904 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 54,952 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2007 54,952 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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VA04 PWL is a 2004 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 2,457cc 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 VA04 PWL, 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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VA04 PWL is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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