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VA53 WKN

2004 Subaru Outback

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,905 mi
Last recorded122,905 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 WKN
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 122,905 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 116,769 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 110,087 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 103,755 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 103,755 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2011 95,683 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

o/s/f and n/s/f outer cv boots slightly damp

Pass 15 Dec 2011 95,683 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f and n/s/f outer cv boots slightly damp

Fail 22 Dec 2010 85,092 miles

Front brake discs slightly pitted

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside windscreen wiper blade split but clears ok

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 85,092 miles

Front brake discs slightly pitted

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

Nearside windscreen wiper blade split but clears ok

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 75,261 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 63,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2008 53,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 53,117 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 41,648 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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VA53 WKN 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 71.4%.

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 WKN, 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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VA53 WKN is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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