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WU04 XBS

2004 Subaru Outback

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,327 mi
Last recorded85,327 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU04 XBS
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 85,327 miles

auto gearbox oil cooler pipe corroded

front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating nearside and offside

offside front tyre worn to 2mm

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

radiator lower panel corroding

Fail 11 Apr 2014 85,327 miles

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

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

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

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

auto gearbox oil cooler pipe corroded

front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating nearside and offside

offside front tyre worn to 2mm

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

radiator lower panel corroding

Pass 19 Jan 2013 73,148 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 53,794 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 48,582 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 43,226 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 38,403 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 35,738 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2008 35,735 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 32,811 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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WU04 XBS is a 2004 Subaru Outback in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WU04 XBS, 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 WU04 XBS registered?

WU04 XBS is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is WU04 XBS safe to buy?

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