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291 KH

2004 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

63,723 mi
Last recorded63,723 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration291 KH
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 63,723 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front subframe undersealed

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear subframe undersealed

Pass 26 Jan 2024 61,444 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front subframe undersealed

Rear subframe undersealed

Pass 26 Jan 2023 59,345 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AND ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 59,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed OUTSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AND ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 57,289 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 54,942 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 53,171 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 50,456 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 48,159 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 45,986 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 43,264 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 41,152 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 41,140 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 39,306 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 37,186 miles

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)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 34,449 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 32,025 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 29,619 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 25,630 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 22,005 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 17,250 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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291 KH is a 2004 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 291 KH, 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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291 KH is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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