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VA53 TPF

2004 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,498 mi
Last recorded134,498 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 TPF
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2012 134,498 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 134,498 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 107,296 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak engine area

Pass 27 Aug 2010 96,851 miles

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 96,849 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)

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 75,987 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

Offside rear tyre close limit, bald outer edge

Pass 2 Sep 2009 75,987 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

Offside rear tyre close limit, bald outer edge

Pass 2 Jan 2009 60,870 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 53,100 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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VA53 TPF is a 2004 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VA53 TPF, 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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What year was VA53 TPF registered?

VA53 TPF is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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