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DC54 AEG

2004 Subaru Outback

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

153,622 mi
Last recorded153,622 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC54 AEG
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 153,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 149,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded in places (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm in places and cracking

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded in places (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front tyre on 3mm in places and cracking

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

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2022 140,420 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 140,402 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 12 Oct 2021 140,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive automatic gearbox sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2021 140,046 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

condition of exhaust

covers fitted to underside

general condition of underside

side skirts fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2020 134,049 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 129,068 miles

N/S/F shock absorber has slight misting of oil.

slight exhaust blow exhaust centre section.

Fail 23 Aug 2019 129,068 miles

N/S/F shock absorber has slight misting of oil.

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

slight exhaust blow exhaust centre section.

Pass 8 Aug 2018 120,337 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 120,335 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

N/S/F tyre worn to 2.5mm tread and wearing smooth on inner and outer edges.

N/S/R tyre worn to 2.5mm tread and wearing smooth on outer edge.

O/S/F tyre worn to 2.5mm tread and wearing smooth on inner edge.

Pass 30 Aug 2017 111,114 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 111,114 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 101,452 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 92,165 miles

Nearside Front side repeater has water in but still working

Rear fog lamp has 4 led bulbs in opp

Fail 12 Oct 2015 92,165 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front side repeater has water in but still working

Rear fog lamp has 4 led bulbs in opp

Pass 15 Oct 2014 83,042 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 83,042 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 73,711 miles

O/S/R tyre tread worn low and worn smooth on inner edge.

Pass 19 Oct 2012 65,722 miles

N/S/F lower wishbone rear bush deteriorated but not allowing excessive movement.

O/S door mirror trim damaged.

O/S/F lower wishbone rear bush deteriorated but not allowing excessive movement.

O/S/R tyre tread wearing slightly on outer edge and low on air.

Fail 17 Oct 2012 65,722 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

N/S/F lower wishbone rear bush deteriorated but not allowing excessive movement.

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

O/S door mirror trim damaged.

O/S/F lower wishbone rear bush deteriorated but not allowing excessive movement.

O/S/R tyre tread wearing slightly on outer edge and low on air.

Pass 18 Aug 2011 54,275 miles

Can not see front brake pads.

N/S side repeater damaged.

N/S/F lower wishbone rear bush deteriorated.

O/S/F lower wishbone rear bush deteriorated.

Slight exhaust blow and badly corroded.

Slight play in N/S/F, O/S/R and N/S/R anti-roll bar drop links.

Pass 10 Aug 2010 44,259 miles

Damage to N/S door mirror/side repeater.

N/S/F lower wishbone rear bush starting to deteriorate.

O/S/F lower wishbone rear bush starting to deteriorate.

Slight play in N/S/R anti-roll bar drop link.

Pass 3 Sep 2009 35,935 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f lower wishbone rear bushes starting to perish and split.

Pass 26 Aug 2008 28,179 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 23,178 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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DC54 AEG is a 2004 Subaru Outback in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 DC54 AEG, 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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DC54 AEG is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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