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VE04 CJX

2004 Subaru Outback

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,668 mi
Last recorded160,668 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 CJX
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 160,668 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at end of inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 160,665 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded o/s n/s front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at end of inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 156,571 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup body (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at outer sills rear covers on sills o/s n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 156,565 miles

Exhaust system insecure clamp missing at middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 152,133 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at caliper end (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 149,105 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 149,103 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire loose at one end at fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 144,468 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 140,366 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 140,366 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play not tested binding brake (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 138,230 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at end to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 135,157 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 131,465 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 131,465 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 127,188 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement osf/nsf [rear] bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 127,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement osf/nsf [rear] bush (2.4.G.2)

sump on gearbox slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2016 122,656 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2014 116,587 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 112,447 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 104,201 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 104,201 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 96,422 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 82,856 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 82,856 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 70,819 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 61,558 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 49,752 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 38,329 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

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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VE04 CJX is a 2004 Subaru Outback in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 VE04 CJX, 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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VE04 CJX is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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