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CE04 VGX

2004 Subaru Outback

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,871 mi
Last recorded154,871 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 VGX
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 154,871 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 143,471 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 9 Jun 2023 143,469 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Mar 2022 138,253 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2022 138,253 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2021 134,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to hose covered wax (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Rubber Bush has slight cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in wax (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to hose covered wax (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Rubber Bush has slight cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in wax (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 134,284 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced On inspection found bulb held in with cable ties which have burnt through and hot bulb has started to melt headlamp,removed bulb to prevent possible fire. (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to hose covered wax (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Rubber Bush has slight cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in wax (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to hose covered wax (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Rubber Bush has slight cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in wax (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 129,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 129,213 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 122,026 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 122,026 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 16 Mar 2018 114,102 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Slight bearing noise detected on road test

Fail 8 Mar 2018 113,973 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Slight bearing noise detected on road test

Pass 17 Mar 2017 105,583 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 105,526 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive co = .72 [max = .20] (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear y branch joint -- not excessive (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 96,984 miles

front brakes not releasing fully

Fail 29 Feb 2016 96,938 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 1.33 % co -- max =0.20 (7.3.D.3)

front brakes not releasing fully

Pass 10 Feb 2015 86,535 miles

Front washers only just adequate.

Offside front brake dragging slightly.

Pass 19 Feb 2014 78,728 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 78,722 miles

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 71,873 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 64,982 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 59,366 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 53,724 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 48,018 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 41,975 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 31,939 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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CE04 VGX is a 2004 Subaru Outback in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CE04 VGX, 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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CE04 VGX is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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