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YK04 BAL

2004 Subaru Outback

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

135,554 mi
Last recorded135,554 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK04 BAL
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 135,554 miles

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

Various components of exhaust system heavily corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 124,851 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Various components of exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2015 121,569 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 121,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 117,117 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 107,711 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Feb 2012 99,623 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 93,117 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 87,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ns wiper blade split

Fail 29 Jul 2010 87,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

ns wiper blade split

Pass 2 Jul 2009 72,220 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 58,186 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 42,092 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FLOOR COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDER BODY INSPECTION.

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

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

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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YK04 BAL is a 2004 Subaru Outback in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YK04 BAL, 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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YK04 BAL is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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