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VU04 RXB

2004 Subaru Outback

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

110,051 mi
Last recorded110,051 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 RXB
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2022 110,051 miles

Central Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 110,048 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 109,133 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight play n/s/r link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear metal brake pipes getting rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 107,414 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened very dry and scaly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 104,601 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 104,601 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front mounting area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 102,670 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 99,562 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 93,193 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 89,518 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 89,508 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 85,275 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 80,268 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 72,944 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 72,879 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 66,814 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 59,803 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 50,897 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 47,051 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 30,957 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Mar 2007 30,957 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)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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VU04 RXB is a 2004 Subaru Outback in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU04 RXB, 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 VU04 RXB registered?

VU04 RXB is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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