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VK04 NSJ

2004 Subaru Outback

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,945 mi
Last recorded76,945 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2010
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 NSJ
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2010 76,945 miles

Both front tyres heavily worn on outter edges,

Chips in windscreen in zone A and B,

Offside rear outter pad very low,

Pass 2 Apr 2009 64,293 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

front wipers smear

Fail 2 Apr 2009 64,293 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

front wipers smear

Pass 26 Mar 2008 56,427 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 56,427 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 37,239 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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VK04 NSJ is a 2004 Subaru Outback in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 VK04 NSJ, 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 VK04 NSJ registered?

VK04 NSJ is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 2 April 2004.

Is VK04 NSJ safe to buy?

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