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BG54 XZY

2004 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,561 mi
Last recorded149,561 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 XZY
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 149,561 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2019 149,561 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 142,699 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 137,160 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 137,160 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 130,100 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 130,093 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 122,562 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 116,099 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 116,099 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 106,883 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 98,063 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 87,548 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)

unable to check rear seats and seat belts

Fail 22 Jan 2010 77,627 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Slight deterioration in ns&os front suspension wishbone rear mounting bushes.

Pass 22 Jan 2010 77,627 miles

Slight deterioration in ns&os front suspension wishbone rear mounting bushes.

Pass 10 Feb 2009 62,476 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 49,586 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front no plate cracked

Pass 5 Feb 2008 49,586 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front no plate cracked

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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BG54 XZY is a 2004 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BG54 XZY, 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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BG54 XZY is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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