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VN53 WGY

2004 Subaru Outback

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,083 mi
Last recorded128,083 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 WGY
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 128,083 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm depth (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 128,083 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm depth (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 115,522 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 115,522 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 105,426 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 105,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 98,698 miles

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

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

front exhaust rusty

Pass 12 Mar 2014 92,855 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 86,459 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 77,227 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 71,837 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 71,837 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 64,054 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 22 Mar 2010 64,054 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 17 Feb 2009 54,604 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 54,604 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 45,468 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 45,372 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 32,181 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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VN53 WGY is a 2004 Subaru Outback in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VN53 WGY, 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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VN53 WGY is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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