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CJ04 MFE

2004 Subaru Outback

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

118,298 mi
Last recorded118,298 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ04 MFE
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 118,298 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 118,298 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 111,392 miles

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

corrosion taking hold to various areas of vehicle underside

Fail 12 Aug 2024 111,392 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

corrosion taking hold to various areas of vehicle underside

Pass 1 Sep 2023 105,669 miles

corrosion taking hold to various areas of vehicle underside

Pass 6 Sep 2022 102,310 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 102,309 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2021 100,786 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases "y" section & other rear sections corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 97,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 97,863 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 92,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases "Y" pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

exhaust system corroded

front lower radiator support panel slightly corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r sockabsorber spring cups slightly corroded

o/s/r lower suspension bush sleeve corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2019 92,687 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases "Y" pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

exhaust system corroded

front lower radiator support panel slightly corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r sockabsorber spring cups slightly corroded

o/s/r lower suspension bush sleeve corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2018 90,842 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 88,630 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 88,629 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 85,736 miles

front exhaust joint

n/s/f outer pad

Fail 2 Aug 2016 85,736 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear 2 into 1 joint (7.1.2)

oil below min

front exhaust joint

n/s/f outer pad

Pass 24 Jul 2015 82,435 miles

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 7 Aug 2014 79,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Aug 2014 79,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 72,054 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 64,321 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2011 58,406 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 58,406 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front lower arm rear bushs cracked

fog lamp led incomplete

oil level low

Pass 13 Jul 2010 53,031 miles

front discs worped

Pass 13 Jul 2009 47,398 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to rear chasis

damage to body panels

o/s/r mudflap loose

Pass 4 Jul 2008 39,764 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 39,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 31,933 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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CJ04 MFE is a 2004 Subaru Outback in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 CJ04 MFE, 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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CJ04 MFE is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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