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W1 GLY

2004 Subaru Outback

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

45,054 mi
Last recorded45,054 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW1 GLY
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 45,054 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner SILL CORRODDED

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner SILL CORRODDED

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 44,284 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 43,281 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced & arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal flexi to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal flexi to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced & arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 42,688 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 41,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 40,612 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 38,451 miles

Rear EXHAUST SLIGHT BLOW AT Y PIECE

Pass 1 May 2018 37,234 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2018 37,233 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure adrift (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2017 36,114 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 33,930 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 31,921 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 29,420 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 26,664 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 24,356 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 24,356 miles

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 21,169 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 18,616 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 15,876 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 14,194 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 11,878 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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W1 GLY is a 2004 Subaru Outback in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 W1 GLY, 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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W1 GLY is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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