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EF54 LMJ

2004 Subaru Outback

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

99,399 mi
Last recorded99,399 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Outback92,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 LMJ
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 99,399 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Driveshaft not inserted correctly

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 94,759 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Dec 2024 94,754 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Dec 2023 86,511 miles

handbrake lever has slight travel

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 82,484 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

handbrake lever has slight travel

Fail 23 Dec 2022 82,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

handbrake lever has slight travel

Pass 21 Dec 2021 74,057 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 74,051 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 70,761 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 70,299 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 68,933 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 66,523 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 63,609 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 60,274 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 55,511 miles

Unable to clearly see brake pads

Fail 26 Nov 2014 55,510 miles

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

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

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

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

Unable to clearly see brake pads

Pass 26 Nov 2013 50,986 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 46,096 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 41,151 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 35,570 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 30,251 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 24,375 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 18,070 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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EF54 LMJ is a 2004 Subaru Outback in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 EF54 LMJ, 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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What year was EF54 LMJ registered?

EF54 LMJ is a 2004 Subaru Outback, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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