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WP53 OTW

2004 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,211 mi
Last recorded105,211 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 OTW
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 105,211 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2020 105,620 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 96,146 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 95,129 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 93,648 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 92,027 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 88,513 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 85,137 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 84,971 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 77,696 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 70,513 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 63,406 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 55,564 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 49,162 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 47,078 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 33,631 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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WP53 OTW is a 2004 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WP53 OTW, 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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WP53 OTW is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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