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BK04 TZC

2004 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

106,681 mi
Last recorded106,681 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 TZC
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 106,681 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust box skin deteriorating

Pass 16 Jan 2025 105,579 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 104,190 miles

Undertrays fitted, Cannot inspect the full underside of the vehicle

Pass 18 Jan 2023 102,826 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 101,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 99,669 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 98,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 98,458 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 97,143 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 94,255 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 91,945 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 90,455 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 88,419 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 87,376 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)

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

slight oil leak from nearside front shock absorber

Pass 7 May 2013 83,116 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 83,116 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 78,570 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on edges of tread

Oil leak from automatic gearbox cooling pipes

Pass 28 Apr 2011 74,500 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 69,048 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 65,343 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 60,801 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 48,230 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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BK04 TZC is a 2004 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BK04 TZC, 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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BK04 TZC is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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