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YR04 GPK

2004 Subaru Outback

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,838 mi
Last recorded123,838 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 GPK
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 123,838 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 117,534 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 109,178 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 109,178 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 104,274 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 92,570 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 92,568 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 82,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/60r16 v XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 82,516 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/60r16 v XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 77,727 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 72,283 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 70,100 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 67,574 miles

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Feb 2016 65,455 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 62,616 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 59,695 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 56,948 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 56,948 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 53,056 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 48,487 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 43,411 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 37,079 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 37,079 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 37,079 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 30,585 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 22,556 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 22,556 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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YR04 GPK is a 2004 Subaru Outback in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YR04 GPK, 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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YR04 GPK is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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