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YM04 WAE

2004 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,737 mi
Last recorded101,737 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 WAE
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 101,737 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear links. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded.

Pass 3 Aug 2020 99,168 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes on both arms deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust catalytic converter joints corroding

number of front and rear suspension components corroding

Pass 20 May 2019 95,736 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes on both arms deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres deteriorating

both rear tyres deteriorating

number of front and rear suspension components corroding

slight brake bind on offside front

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 17 May 2018 92,223 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing both (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front pipes & catalyst corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

engine and under trays fitted

general surface corrosion through out lower suspension components

Fail 16 May 2018 92,223 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Y pipe and joints (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing both (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

engine and under trays fitted

exhaust system badly corroded

general surface corrosion through out lower suspension components

Pass 22 May 2017 89,581 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from gearbox sump ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded, flanges heavily

Fail 18 May 2017 89,401 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from gearbox sump ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded, flanges heavily

Pass 16 May 2016 86,902 miles

all brake discs slightly worn

both number plates cracked

engine covers fitted

exhaust system corroded slight leak from rear

general surface corrosion through-out lower parts of vehicle

under trays fitted

windscreen chipped swept area

Pass 1 Jun 2015 84,390 miles

both number plates cracked

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs slightly worn

exhaust system badly corroded slight leak from centre joint

windscreen chipped both zones

Fail 28 May 2015 84,358 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs slightly worn

both number plates cracked

exhaust system badly corroded slight leak from centre joint

windscreen chipped both zones

Pass 10 Jun 2014 81,512 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 81,330 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 78,190 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front no plate cracked

Pass 25 Jul 2012 73,569 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2011 70,068 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 70,063 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Both front brake discs showing signs of wear and inner surfaces deteriorating. However , not considered to be insecure or seriously weakened.

Nearside 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)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 62,102 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)

front and rear brake discs deteriorating, not considered excessive.

full length undertrays fitted . unable to inspect front to rear metal brake pipes.

near side rear tyre devoid of tread on outer raised edge. no re-inforcment visible

Pass 7 Jul 2009 56,167 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 49,585 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 39,223 miles

1.BOTH HEADLAMPS ARE SET TO 2% DOWN THIS IS THE LOWEST ALIGNMENT PERMITTED (INTERNAL ADJUSTER ON ZERO). †2.SPARE TYRE HEAVILY WORN †3.CHILD SEAT LOOSELY FITTED O/S/R

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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YM04 WAE is a 2004 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YM04 WAE, 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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YM04 WAE is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 2 July 2004.

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