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BP53 RLZ

2004 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

228,568 mi
Last recorded228,568 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 RLZ
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2012 228,568 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust heat shield broken

Fail 5 Jul 2012 228,287 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

centre exhaust heat shield broken

Pass 5 Jan 2012 222,983 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 213,615 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 202,598 miles

Oil leak from gearbox.

Pass 20 Mar 2010 202,402 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 202,391 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine warning light on

spare wheel missing

Pass 17 Jul 2009 185,877 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 153,572 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 May 2007 114,715 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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BP53 RLZ is a 2004 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BP53 RLZ, 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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BP53 RLZ is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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