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YU53 NPP

2004 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,564 mi
Last recorded99,564 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU53 NPP
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 99,564 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 99,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2017 93,470 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished and small splits (2.4.G.2)

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

sill covers fitted, unable to test sills for corrosion

Pass 18 May 2016 88,659 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge very worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 81,369 miles

Nearside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 81,369 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 75,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2014 75,864 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2013 69,988 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 66,793 miles

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2011 62,864 miles

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

Offside front and nearside front discs are slightly pitted.

Temporary repair to rear exhaust.

Pass 9 Mar 2010 56,712 miles

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

advise both rear brake disc rusty

Pass 24 Mar 2009 51,092 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 50,757 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 42,996 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 33,061 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 33,061 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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YU53 NPP is a 2004 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YU53 NPP, 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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YU53 NPP is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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