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AK04 BWW

2004 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

228,955 mi
Last recorded228,955 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 BWW
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 228,955 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 228,955 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Position lamp not working rears (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 222,887 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 222,887 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 210,631 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 200,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 200,125 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 190,492 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 175,988 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 161,610 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 161,610 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 154,443 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

High level brake light one section not working

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 141,431 miles

rear num plate fading

Fail 21 Feb 2014 141,431 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

rear num plate fading

Pass 22 Feb 2013 128,046 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 113,452 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

brake pedal rubber worn on corner

Pass 29 Mar 2012 113,452 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn on corner

Pass 14 Apr 2011 98,206 miles

osr tyre on legal limit 2155517w

Pass 13 Apr 2011 98,206 miles

O/S/R Tyre On 2.5MM And Badly Warn On Outter Edge

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 78,507 miles

front brake pads low and inner disc poor. front tyres low 2155517.

Fail 15 Feb 2010 78,507 miles

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

front brake pads low and inner disc poor. front tyres low 2155517.

Pass 12 Mar 2009 63,264 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 51,905 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 35,131 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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AK04 BWW is a 2004 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 AK04 BWW, 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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AK04 BWW is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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